Top 10 Best Jefferson County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,109 students in Jefferson County, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, ID are Rigby High School, Farnsworth Middle School and Ririe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rigby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3833 East Rigby High Lane
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Grades: 9-12
| 2,038 students
Rank: #22.
Farnsworth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #33.
Ririe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
260 1st West Street
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Rigby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 N 3800 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
306 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-0758
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #66.
West Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1260 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #77.
Hamer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2450 E 2100 N
Hamer, ID 83425
(208) 662-5238
Grades: K-4
| 40 students
Rank: #88.
West Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Grades: 7-8
| 86 students
Rank: #99.
Roberts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
682 N 2858 E
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #1010.
South Fork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
327 N 4100 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 737 students
Rank: #1111.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3955 East 200 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #1212.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
623 N 3500 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #1313.
Harwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 West 3rd North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1414.
Rigby Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1515.
Terreton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #1616.
Ririe Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13809 N 130 E
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
125 North 1st West
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: PK
| 89 students
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Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
529 North 3470 East
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4550
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 6-7
| 816 students
305 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
125 North 1st West St
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Grades: 8-9
| 634 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, ID include Rigby High School, Farnsworth Middle School and Ririe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
18 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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