For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,585 students in Jerome County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jerome County, ID are Jerome Academy, Valley School and Horizon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerome County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jerome County 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jerome County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Valley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
934 10th Avenue East
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-4841
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-4841
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
525 South Tiger Drive
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 332-6800
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jerome County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jerome County, ID include Jerome Academy, Valley School and Horizon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jerome County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Jerome County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome County?
Jerome County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jerome County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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