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Best Blackfoot Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,989 students in Blackfoot, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Blackfoot, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Blackfoot, ID are Riverside Elementary School, Groveland Elementary School and Snake River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackfoot, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Blackfoot have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Blackfoot, ID (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16 S 700 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-5102
Gr: 2-3 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Groveland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
375 W 170 N
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8829
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Snake River Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1060 W 110 S
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-5171
Gr: 5-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Wapello Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
195 E 350 N
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8844
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1152 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-4451
Gr: 4 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Bingham Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1350 Parkway Drive #18, Rivers
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Ridge Crest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Airport Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8894
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 South Shilling Avenue
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8838
Gr: 6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Snake River Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
918 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3018
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Blackfoot High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
870 South Fisher Avenue
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Riverbend Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
730 East Walker Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8832
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Idaho Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21 N 550 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-7827
Gr: K-9 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
645 Mitchell Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Donald D Stalker Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
991 West Center Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8841
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Blackfoot Charter Community
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
92 North 415 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Snake River High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
922 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3061
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Independence Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
155 East Francis Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Blackfoot School District Online Jr/sr School
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Snake River Opportunities Alternative High School
Alternative School
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Snake River Opportunities High School
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3096
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Vaughn Hugie Family Educational Center
Special Education School
440 West Judicial Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Gr: PK | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Blackfoot, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Blackfoot, ID include Riverside Elementary School, Groveland Elementary School and Snake River Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Blackfoot?
22 public schools are located in Blackfoot.
What percentage of students in Blackfoot go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Blackfoot are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blackfoot?
Blackfoot public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Blackfoot are often viewed compared to one another?

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