For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,253 students in Jerome, ID (there are , serving 122 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Jerome, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jerome, ID are Jerome Academy, Horizon Elementary School and Jerome Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerome, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Jerome have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jerome, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jerome Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
934 10th Avenue East
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Gr: PK-3 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Jerome Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Gr: 6-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Gr: 2-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Jerome High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 North Tiger Drive
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Gr: 9-12 | 1,156 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Fillmore Street
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8896
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8896
Gr: K-3 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Jerome, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
311 N Lincoln St
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Gr: 4-6 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jerome, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Jerome, ID include Jerome Academy, Horizon Elementary School and Jerome Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jerome?
9 public schools are located in Jerome.
What percentage of students in Jerome go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Jerome are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome?
Jerome public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jerome are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jerome include: Jerome Middle School vs. Heritage Academy, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Horizon Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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