For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,901 students in 83402, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 108 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 83402, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 83402, ID are Westside Elementary School, Alturas International Academy and American Heritage Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83402 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83402, ID have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83402, ID Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2680 Newman Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7666
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7666
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Alturas International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 North Ridge Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 522-5145
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 522-5145
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
American Heritage Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1736 South 35th West
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 529-6570
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 529-6570
Gr: K-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Skyline Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1767 Blue Sky Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7770
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7770
Gr: 9-12 | 1,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Temple View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Scorpius Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7660
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7660
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Fox Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2365 Genevieve
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 524-7890
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 524-7890
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Ethel Boyes Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Brentwood Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7630
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7630
Gr: PK-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
A H Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 West Anderson Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7602
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7602
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1520 South Boulvevard
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7636
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7636
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
450 East Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7517
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7517
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students
83402, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2020 Pancheri Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7700
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7700
Gr: 7-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
3491 West 81st North
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7654
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7654
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 83402, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in 83402, ID include Westside Elementary School, Alturas International Academy and American Heritage Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 83402?
10 public schools are located in 83402.
What percentage of students in 83402 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 83402 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83402?
83402 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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