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Best Public Elementary Schools in 83402 (Idaho Falls, ID) (2026)

Best 83402 Idaho Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,562 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 40% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83402, ID Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2680 Newman Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7666
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Alturas International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
151 North Ridge Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 522-5145
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
American Heritage Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1736 South 35th West
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 529-6570
Gr: K-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Temple View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Scorpius Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7660
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Fox Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2365 Genevieve
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 524-7890
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Ethel Boyes Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1875 Brentwood Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7630
Gr: PK-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
A H Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
380 West Anderson Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7602
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1520 South Boulvevard
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7636
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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