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2027 Best Elementary Education Schools in Idaho

7 Colleges in the United States
365 Elementary Education Degrees Awarded
$42,367 Avg Early-Career Salary

Elementary Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Idaho

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the elementary education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Elementary Education

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Our analysis ranked College Of Western Idaho the best school in the country for a degree in elementary education. Set in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a very large public institution. There were roughly 21 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at College Of Western Idaho in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from College Of Western Idaho earn around $40,963 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,626 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for College Of Western Idaho

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A rank of #2 makes Boise State University one of the top schools for elementary education. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Boise State University awarded about 99 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $42,237. Typical student debt for the program is $24,000. More information about a degree in elementary education from Boise State University

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University Of Idaho is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in elementary education, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Idaho is a large public school located in the town of Moscow. University Of Idaho graduates 57% of students within six years. About 28 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Idaho in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $48,164 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the elementary education program at University Of Idaho

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Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at Brigham Young University Idaho, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 136 elementary education degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Idaho in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Brigham Young University Idaho earn around $41,342 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,335 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for Brigham Young University Idaho

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A rank of #5 makes Idaho State University one of the top schools for elementary education. Idaho State University is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello. About 35% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Idaho State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Idaho State University generally make around $43,105. Idaho State University graduates carry a median of $26,486 in student loans. More information about a degree in elementary education from Idaho State University

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Northwest Nazarene University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best elementary education schools. Northwest Nazarene University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Nampa. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 18 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Nazarene University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Northwest Nazarene University generally make around $40,450. Typical student debt for the program is $26,250. Read more about the elementary education program at Northwest Nazarene University

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Lewis Clark State College placed #7 among the best elementary education schools. Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lewiston. About 32% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Lewis Clark State College in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Lewis Clark State College earn a median of $40,305 early in their careers. Lewis Clark State College graduates carry a median of $27,988 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for Lewis Clark State College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

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