Top 5 Best Rigby Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,005 students in Rigby, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Rigby, ID are Rigby High School, Farnsworth Middle School and Rigby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rigby, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Rigby have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rigby, ID (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rigby High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3833 East Rigby High Lane
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Grades: 9-12
| 2,088 students
Rank: #22.
Farnsworth Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
Rigby Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 N 3800 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
306 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-0758
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
327 N 4100 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3955 East 200 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: #77.
Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 West 3rd North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #88.
Rigby Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
125 North 1st West
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: PK
| 96 students
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Rigby, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 6-7
| 816 students
305 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
125 North 1st West St
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Grades: 8-9
| 634 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Rigby, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Rigby, ID include Rigby High School, Farnsworth Middle School and Rigby Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rigby?
9 public schools are located in Rigby.
What is the racial composition of students in Rigby?
Rigby public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rigby are often viewed compared to one another?

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