For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,771 students in Rexburg, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 104 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Rexburg, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Rexburg, ID are Lincoln Elementary School, Burton Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rexburg, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Rexburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rexburg, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
358 East 2nd South Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Grades: K-4
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Grades: PK-4
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 South 5th West Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3325
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3325
Grades: K-4
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 University Boulevard
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Grades: 10-12
| 1,320 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 West 7th South
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Grades: 4-6
| 835 students
Rank: #66.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7133 South 2000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Grades: K-4
| 268 students
Rank: #77.
Hibbard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2413 N 3000 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3333
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3333
Grades: K-4
| 286 students
Rank: #88.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 North 2nd East Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Grades: K-4
| 255 students
Rank: #99.
Madison Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
134 Madison Avenue
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Grades: 7-9
| 1,256 students
Rank: #1010.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
2413 North 3000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 259-3333
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 259-3333
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: K-6
| 2 students
Rexburg, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7833 S 200 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Grades: K-4
| 116 students
Madison Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Madison Juvenille Detention Ct High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 38
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
2786 W 5200 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rexburg, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Rexburg, ID include Lincoln Elementary School, Burton Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rexburg?
12 public schools are located in Rexburg.
What percentage of students in Rexburg go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Rexburg are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rexburg?
Rexburg public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rexburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rexburg include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Adams Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School vs. Adams Elementary School
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