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Best Jefferson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,046 students in Jefferson County, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, ID are Farnsworth Middle School, Rigby High School and Rigby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farnsworth Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Rigby High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3833 East Rigby High Lane
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Gr: 9-12 | 2,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Rigby Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 N 3800 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1260 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Ririe Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
260 1st West Street
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
306 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-0758
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Hamer Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2450 E 2100 N
Hamer, ID 83425
(208) 662-5238
Gr: K-4 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
327 N 4100 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
West Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Gr: 7-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3955 East 200 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
623 N 3500 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
682 N 2858 E
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 West 3rd North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Ririe Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13809 N 130 E
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Terreton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Jefferson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-4550
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
125 North 1st West
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, ID include Farnsworth Middle School, Rigby High School and Rigby Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
18 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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