For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 176 students in Jerome, ID.
The top-ranked public charter school in Jerome, ID is Heritage Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerome, ID public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Jerome have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Jerome, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Jerome, ID?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Jerome, ID include Heritage Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Jerome?
1 public charter schools are located in Jerome.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome?
Jerome public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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