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Best 83401 Idaho Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 11,582 students in 83401, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 201 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 83401, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 83401, ID are Fairview Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Taylors Crossing Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83401 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83401, ID have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83401, ID Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
979 East 97th North
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4425
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2935 North Golden Rod Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 552-7711
Gr: PK-6 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Taylors Crossing Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1445 North Wood River Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 552-0397
Gr: PK-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Compass Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
955 Garfield Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7720
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Bonneville High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3165 East Iona Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4406
Gr: 9-12 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Summit Hills Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2853 North Lucina Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4433
Gr: K-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Rocky Mountain Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3443 North Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4403
Gr: 7-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Cloverdale Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3999 Greenwillow Lane
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4450
Gr: PK-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Idaho Falls Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 South Holmes Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7740
Gr: 9-12 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Thunder Ridge High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4941 East 1st Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 523-4739
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Ucon Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10841 N 41 E
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4430
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Black Canyon Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4949 East 1st Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Idaho - Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
690 John Adams Parkway
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7500
Gr: K-6
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bonneville Online School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3385 East Iona Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 557-6836
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Idaho - Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
690 John Adams Parkway
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-10
Rank: #1616.
Tiebreaker Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 First Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4480
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1717.
Falls Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2455 Virlow Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4455
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Bridgewater Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1499 Indian Hollow Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 552-5577
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1919.
Bonneville Online Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2017 E 49 N
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2020.
Dora Erickson Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Cleveland Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7612
Gr: PK-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Emerson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
335 5th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3175 East Lincoln Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4447
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Technical Careers High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3497 North Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4433
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
3b Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
950 Environmental Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 542-2947
Gr: 4-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Praxium Mastery Academy
3497 North Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4466
Gr: 6-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services Center
Special Education School
3549 North Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4414
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 83401, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in 83401, ID include Fairview Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Taylors Crossing Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 83401?
26 public schools are located in 83401.
What percentage of students in 83401 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 83401 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83401?
83401 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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