For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,720 students in Rexburg, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 86 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 38% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rexburg, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: K-4 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Madison Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 University Boulevard
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Gr: 10-12 | 1,299 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7133 South 2000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 West 7th South
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Gr: 4-6 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Hibbard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 North 2nd East Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Gr: K-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Madison Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
134 Madison Avenue
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Gr: 7-9 | 1,261 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Gr: 4-6 | 2 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (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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