For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,379 students in Blackfoot, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Blackfoot, ID are Riverside Elementary School, Groveland Elementary School and Snake River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackfoot, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Blackfoot have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Blackfoot, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16 S 700 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-5102
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-5102
Gr: 2-3 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Groveland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 W 170 N
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8829
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8829
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Snake River Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1060 W 110 S
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-5171
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-5171
Gr: 5-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Wapello Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 E 350 N
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8844
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8844
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1152 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-4451
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-4451
Gr: 4 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Ridge Crest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Airport Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8894
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8894
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 South Shilling Avenue
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8838
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8838
Gr: 6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Riverbend Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 East Walker Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8832
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8832
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Idaho Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 N 550 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-7827
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-7827
Gr: K-9 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
645 Mitchell Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Donald D Stalker Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
991 West Center Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8841
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8841
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Blackfoot Charter Community
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
92 North 415 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Blackfoot, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Blackfoot, ID include Riverside Elementary School, Groveland Elementary School and Snake River Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Blackfoot?
13 public elementary schools are located in Blackfoot.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackfoot?
Blackfoot public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Blackfoot are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Blackfoot include: Wapello Elementary School vs. Groveland Elementary School, Donald D Stalker Elementary School vs. Groveland Elementary School, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School vs. Mountain View Middle School
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