Best American Falls Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,534 students in American Falls, ID.

The top ranked public schools in American Falls, ID are Hillcrest Elementary School, J.r. Simplot Elementary School and American Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

American Falls, ID public schools have an score of 20% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in American Falls have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in American Falls, ID (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Hillcrest Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
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1045 Bennett Street
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391

Gr: PK-2 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #22.

J.r. Simplot Elementary School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
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820 Tyhee
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733

Gr: 3-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #33.

American Falls High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
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2966 South Frontage Road
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531

Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #44.

William Thomas Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
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355 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203

Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: n/an/a

American Falls Academy

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598 Lincoln
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008

Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in American Falls, ID?

The top ranked public schools in American Falls, ID include Hillcrest Elementary School, J.r. Simplot Elementary School and American Falls High School.

How many public schools are located in American Falls?

5 public schools are located in American Falls.

What is the racial composition of students in American Falls?

American Falls public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).