For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,851 students in Jerome County, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 97 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Jerome County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Jerome County, ID are Jerome Academy, Valley School and Horizon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerome County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Jerome County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jerome County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerome Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
Valley School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
934 10th Avenue East
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Grades: PK-3
| 655 students
Rank: #44.
Jerome Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #55.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Grades: 2-5
| 626 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Fillmore Street
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8896
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8896
Grades: K-3
| 587 students
Rank: #77.
Jerome High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 North Tiger Drive
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #88.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #99.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Jerome County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
311 N Lincoln St
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Grades: 4-6
| 707 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jerome County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Jerome County, ID include Jerome Academy, Valley School and Horizon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jerome County, ID?
9 public schools are located in Jerome County, ID.
What percentage of students in Jerome County, ID go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Jerome County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome County, ID?
Jerome County, ID public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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