Top 5 Best Power County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,323 students in Power County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Power County, ID are Rockland Public School, Arbon Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Power County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Power County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Power County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockland Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
321 East Center Street
Rockland, ID 83271
(208) 548-2221
Grades: PK-12
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Arbon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4405 Arbon Valley Highway
Arbon, ID 83212
(208) 335-2197
Grades: PK-6
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1045 Bennett Street
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391
Grades: PK-2
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
J.r. Simplot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Tyhee
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
William Thomas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
American Falls Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
598 Lincoln
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Power County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Power County, ID include Rockland Public School, Arbon Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Power County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Power County.
What is the racial composition of students in Power County?
Power County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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