For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,572 students in American Falls, ID.
The top ranked public schools in American Falls, ID are Hillcrest Elementary School, J.r. Simplot Elementary School and American Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
American Falls, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in American Falls have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in American Falls, ID (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1045 Bennett Street
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391
Grades: PK-2
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
J.r. Simplot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Tyhee
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
American Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2966 South Frontage Road
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
William Thomas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
American Falls Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
598 Lincoln
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in American Falls, ID?
The top ranked public schools in American Falls, ID include Hillcrest Elementary School, J.r. Simplot Elementary School and American Falls High School.
How many public schools are located in American Falls?
5 public schools are located in American Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in American Falls?
American Falls public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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