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Best Jerome County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,754 students in Jerome County, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 97 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Jerome County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jerome County, ID are Jerome Academy, Cornerstone High School and Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerome County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Jerome County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jerome County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jerome Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Cornerstone High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Valley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
934 10th Avenue East
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-4841
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Jerome Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
520 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Jerome High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 North Tiger Drive
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Gr: 9-12 | 1,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 North Fillmore Street
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8896
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Frontier Elementary School
525 South Tiger Drive
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 schools in Jerome County, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Jerome County, ID include Jerome Academy, Cornerstone High School and Valley School.
How many public schools are located in Jerome County?
11 public schools are located in Jerome County.
What percentage of students in Jerome County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Jerome County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome County?
Jerome County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jerome County are often viewed compared to one another?

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