For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,726 students in Power County, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Power County, ID are Rockland Public School, Arbon Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Power County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Power County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Power County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockland Public School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 East Center Street
Rockland, ID 83271
(208) 548-2221
Rockland, ID 83271
(208) 548-2221
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Arbon Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4405 Arbon Valley Highway
Arbon, ID 83212
(208) 335-2197
Arbon, ID 83212
(208) 335-2197
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1045 Bennett Street
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391
Gr: PK-2 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
J.r. Simplot Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Tyhee
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733
Gr: 3-5 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
American Falls High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2966 South Frontage Road
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
William Thomas Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
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
Alternative School
598 Lincoln
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
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 Power County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Power County, ID include Rockland Public School, Arbon Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Power County?
7 public schools are located in Power County.
What is the racial composition of students in Power County?
Power County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Power County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Power County include: American Falls High School vs. Rockland Public School
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