Kamiah: Schools & Education
Kamiah is served by 3 public schools. Kamiah Middle School is the largest at 140 students (grades 4-8). Total enrollment: 393 students.
- ~361 residents per school (vs Idaho ~634).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 361 residents per school. 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | KAMIAH JOINT DISTRICT |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 393 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 31 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 254 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 64.6% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Lewis-Clark State College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 49.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Lewis-Clark State College |
| Nearest College · City | Lewiston |
| Nearest College · Phone | (208) 792-5272 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 49.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 6 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Prairie-River District - Kamiah |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 507 Main |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (208) 935-0428 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 83536 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1560 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 19.8% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12