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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Twin Falls County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public elementary schools serving 11,266 students in Twin Falls County, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Twin Falls County, ID are Murtaugh Schools, Pillar Falls Elementary School and Xavier Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Twin Falls County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Twin Falls County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Twin Falls County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murtaugh Schools
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 West Boyd Street
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Gr: PK-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Pillar Falls Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3105 Stadium Boulevard
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 732-7570
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Xavier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1218 North College Road West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 734-3947
Gr: K-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Vera C O'leary Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2350 Elizabeth Boulevard
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-2155
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Sawtooth Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1771 Stadium Boulevard
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8454
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Stricker Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Polk Street West
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Pinecrest Academy Of Idaho
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
586 Orchard Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 944-2129
Gr: K-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Three Creek Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
49909 Three Creek Road
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #99.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
850 Federation Road
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 732-7565
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Filer Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
833 6th Street West
Filer, ID 83328
(208) 326-3069
Gr: 4-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Walnut Street
Hansen, ID 83334
(208) 423-5475
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Robert Stuart Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
644 Caswell Avenue West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4875
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Castleford School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Main Street
Castleford, ID 83321
(208) 537-6511
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Hollister Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2463 Contact Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 655-4215
Gr: PK-5 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Rise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
203 Center Street West
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 423-4170
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1616.
Kimberly Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Main Street South
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 423-4170
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Morningside Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-6507
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1818.
Bickel Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
607 2nd Avenue East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4116
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1919.
Kimberly Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Center Street West
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 423-4170
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2020.
Filer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Stevens Avenue
Filer, ID 83328
(208) 326-4369
Gr: PK-3 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2121.
Popplewell Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 North 6th Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8225
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2222.
Buhl Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Sawtooth Boulevard
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
I B Perrine Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
452 Caswell Avenue West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4288
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Oregon Trail Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
660 Park Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8480
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2525.
South Hills Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Harrison Street
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 732-5160
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2626.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Harrison Street
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4229
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2727.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
238 Buhl Street North
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1321
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Snake River Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
2515 Wright Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-2588
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Twin Falls County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Twin Falls County, ID include Murtaugh Schools, Pillar Falls Elementary School and Xavier Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Twin Falls County?
29 public elementary schools are located in Twin Falls County.
What is the racial composition of students in Twin Falls County?
Twin Falls County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Twin Falls County are often viewed compared to one another?

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