For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,726 students in Power County, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Power County, ID are Rockland Public School, Arbon Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Power County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Power County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Power County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockland Public School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 East Center Street
Rockland, ID 83271
(208) 548-2221
Rockland, ID 83271
(208) 548-2221
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Arbon Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4405 Arbon Valley Highway
Arbon, ID 83212
(208) 335-2197
Arbon, ID 83212
(208) 335-2197
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
American Falls High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2966 South Frontage Road
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
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 schools in Power County, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Power County, ID include Rockland Public School, Arbon Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Power County?
7 public schools are located in Power County.
What is the racial composition of students in Power County?
Power County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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