For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,754 students in Jerome County, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 156 private students). 97% 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, Cornerstone High School and Valley 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 24% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 55% 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jerome County (2025)
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
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Cornerstone High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Valley School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
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
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
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
| 613 students
Rank: #55.
Jerome Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
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
| 972 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
Rank: #77.
Jerome High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
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
| 1,156 students
Rank: #88.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
934 10th Avenue East
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Grades: PK-3
| 646 students
Rank: #99.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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
| 83 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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
| 601 students
Rank: n/an/a
525 South Tiger Drive
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 332-6800
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 332-6800
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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, Cornerstone High School and Valley School.
How many public schools are located in Jerome County?
11 public schools are located in Jerome County.
What percentage of students in Jerome County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Jerome County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome County?
Jerome County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jerome County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jerome County include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Horizon Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Jerome Middle School vs. Heritage Academy
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