For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,821 students in 83442, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83442, ID are Farnsworth Middle School, Rigby Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 83442 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 83442, ID have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83442, ID Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
83442, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 6-7
| 816 students
305 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
125 North 1st West St
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Grades: 8-9
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 83442, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83442, ID include Farnsworth Middle School, Rigby Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 83442?
7 public elementary schools are located in 83442.
What is the racial composition of students in 83442?
83442 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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