For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,078 students in American Falls, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in American Falls, ID are Hillcrest Elementary School, J.r. Simplot Elementary School and William Thomas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
American Falls, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in American Falls have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in American Falls, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1045 Bennett Street
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
J.r. Simplot Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Tyhee
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733
Gr: 3-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
William Thomas Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
American Falls Academy
Alternative School
598 Lincoln
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in American Falls, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in American Falls, ID include Hillcrest Elementary School, J.r. Simplot Elementary School and William Thomas Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in American Falls?
4 public elementary schools are located in American Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in American Falls?
American Falls public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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