For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,005 students in Rigby, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Rigby, ID are Farnsworth Middle School, Rigby High 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 48% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Rigby have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farnsworth Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Rigby High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3833 East Rigby High Lane
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Gr: 9-12 | 2,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Rigby Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 N 3800 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-0758
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-0758
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 N 4100 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3955 East 200 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 332-6800
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 West 3rd North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Rigby Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Gr: K-8
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
125 North 1st West
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Gr: PK | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rigby, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Gr: 6-7 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
125 North 1st West St
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Gr: 8-9 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rigby, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Rigby, ID include Farnsworth Middle School, Rigby High 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?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rigby include: Harwood Elementary School vs. South Fork Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School vs. Harwood Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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