For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 582 students in Terreton, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Terreton, ID are West Jefferson High School, West Jefferson Middle School and Terreton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terreton, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Terreton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Terreton, ID (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1260 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
West Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Gr: 7-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Terreton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Terreton, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Terreton, ID include West Jefferson High School, West Jefferson Middle School and Terreton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Terreton?
3 public schools are located in Terreton.
What is the racial composition of students in Terreton?
Terreton public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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