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Best American Falls Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,534 students in American Falls, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in American Falls, ID are Hillcrest Elementary School, J.r. Simplot Elementary School and American Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
American Falls, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in American Falls have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in American Falls, ID (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1045 Bennett Street
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391
Gr: PK-2 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
J.r. Simplot Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Tyhee
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733
Gr: 3-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
American Falls High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2966 South Frontage Road
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
William Thomas Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
American Falls Academy
Alternative School
598 Lincoln
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in American Falls, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in American Falls, ID include Hillcrest Elementary School, J.r. Simplot Elementary School and American Falls High School.
How many public schools are located in American Falls?
5 public schools are located in American Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in American Falls?
American Falls public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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