For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,619 students in 83402, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83402, ID are Westside Elementary School, Alturas International Academy and American Heritage Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 83402 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 83402, ID have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83402, ID Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2680 Newman Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7666
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7666
Grades: PK-6
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Alturas International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 North Ridge Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 522-5145
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 522-5145
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
American Heritage Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1736 South 35th West
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 529-6570
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 529-6570
Grades: K-12
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Temple View Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Scorpius Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7660
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7660
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #55.
Fox Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2365 Genevieve
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 524-7890
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 524-7890
Grades: PK-6
| 474 students
Rank: #66.
Ethel Boyes Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Brentwood Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7630
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7630
Grades: PK-6
| 528 students
Rank: #77.
A H Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 West Anderson Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7602
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7602
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
Rank: #88.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1520 South Boulvevard
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7636
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7636
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
83402, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3491 West 81st North
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7654
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7654
Grades: K-6
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 83402, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83402, ID include Westside Elementary School, Alturas International Academy and American Heritage Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 83402?
8 public elementary schools are located in 83402.
What is the racial composition of students in 83402?
83402 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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