Best American Falls Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,092 students in American Falls, ID.

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

American Falls, ID public elementary schools have an score of 21% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and score of 34% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in American Falls have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.

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

Best Public Elementary 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.

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 elementary schools in American Falls, ID?

The top ranked public elementary schools in American Falls, ID include Hillcrest Elementary School, J.r. Simplot Elementary School and William Thomas Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in American Falls?

4 public elementary schools are located in American Falls.

What is the racial composition of students in American Falls?

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