For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,104 students in Jerome, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jerome, ID are Jerome Academy, Summit Elementary School and Jerome Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerome, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jerome have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jerome, ID (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerome Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 4 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
Jerome Middle School
Magnet 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
| 973 students
Rank: #44.
Heritage Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 155 students
Rank: #55.
Horizon Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 676 students
Rank: #66.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 79 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 583 students
Jerome, Idaho 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 elementary schools in Jerome, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jerome, ID include Jerome Academy, Summit Elementary School and Jerome Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jerome?
7 public elementary schools are located in Jerome.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome?
Jerome public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jerome are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jerome 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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