For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,585 students in Jerome County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jerome County, ID are Jerome Academy, Valley School and Summit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerome County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jerome County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 Jerome County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerome Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Valley School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Grades: 2-5
| 613 students
Rank: #44.
Jerome Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Grades: 6-8
| 972 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
Rank: #66.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
934 10th Avenue East
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Grades: PK-3
| 646 students
Rank: #77.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Fillmore Street
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8896
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8896
Grades: K-3
| 601 students
Jerome County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
311 N Lincoln St
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Grades: 4-6
| 707 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jerome County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jerome County, ID include Jerome Academy, Valley School and Summit Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jerome County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Jerome County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome County?
Jerome County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jerome County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jerome County include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Horizon Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Jerome Middle School vs. Heritage Academy
Recent Articles
What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We’ll take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.
What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.