For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,221 students in Jefferson County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, ID are Farnsworth Middle School, Rigby 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farnsworth Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Rigby Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 N 3800 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Ririe Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 1st West Street
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-0758
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-0758
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Hamer Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 E 2100 N
Hamer, ID 83425
(208) 662-5238
Hamer, ID 83425
(208) 662-5238
Gr: K-4 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 N 4100 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3955 East 200 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 332-6800
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
623 N 3500 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
682 N 2858 E
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 West 3rd North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Terreton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, ID include Farnsworth Middle School, Rigby Middle School and Ririe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jefferson County include: Midway Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Midway Elementary School, Harwood Elementary School vs. South Fork Elementary School
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
