Public schools in Blackfoot, ID
22 open public schools with an address in Blackfoot, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,159
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
5 virtual
An overview of Blackfoot public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Blackfoot, ID: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high, 2 combined or other. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,159 students, an average of 371 per school. The largest campus is Snake River Online (1,750 students).
Blackfoot District operates the most schools here (11), and 2 regular districts have at least one Blackfoot campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 5 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 44% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Blackfoot
Blackfoot District
Public school district
11 schools in Blackfoot · 12 total
Snake River District
Public school district
9 schools in Blackfoot
Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Blackfoot
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Blackfoot
Elementary schools in Blackfoot
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot Charter Community Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center Inc. · Charter | PK–08 | 433 | 17.3:1 | |
| Donald D Stalker Elementary Blackfoot District | PK–05 | 237 | 13.9:1 | |
| Groveland Elementary School Blackfoot District | PK–05 | 220 | 14.7:1 | |
| Moreland Elementary School Snake River District · Virtual | PK–01 | 238 | 14.3:1 | |
| Ridge Crest Elementary School Blackfoot District | PK–05 | 359 | 18:1 | |
| Riverbend Elementary Blackfoot District | PK–05 | 403 | 19.2:1 | |
| Riverside Elementary School Snake River District · Virtual | 02–03 | 259 | 18.5:1 | |
| Rockford Elementary School Snake River District · Virtual | 04–04 | 145 | 18.1:1 | |
| Snake River Online Snake River District · Virtual | KG–08 | 1,750 | 59.3:1 | |
| Wapello Elementary School Blackfoot District | KG–05 | 211 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Blackfoot
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade Blackfoot District | 06–06 | 277 | 22.8:1 | |
| Mountain View Middle School Blackfoot District | 06–08 | 526 | 17.1:1 | |
| Snake River Jr High School Snake River District | 07–08 | 284 | 14.7:1 | |
| Snake River Middle School Snake River District · Virtual | 05–06 | 258 | 16.6:1 |
High schools in Blackfoot
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot High School Blackfoot District | 09–12 | 1,170 | 19.9:1 | |
| Blackfoot School District Online Jr/Sr School Blackfoot District | 07–12 | 138 | 26.5:1 | |
| Independence Alternative High School Blackfoot District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 102 | 12.9:1 | |
| Snake River High School Snake River District | 09–12 | 583 | 15.1:1 | |
| Snake River Opportunities Alternative High School Snake River District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 63 | 51.2:1 | |
| Snake River Opportunities High School Snake River District | 09–12 | 150 | 14.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Blackfoot
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Science and Technology Charter School Idaho Science and Technology Charter School Inc. · Charter | KG–09 | 301 | 14:1 | |
| Vaughn Hugie Family Ed Center Blackfoot District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 52 | 26:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.4%
- Hispanic17.6%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native6.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial1.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Blackfoot schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,159 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Blackfoot
How many public schools are in Blackfoot, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Blackfoot: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 8,159 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Blackfoot?
Schools with an address in Blackfoot belong to 4 education agencies, led by Blackfoot District (11 schools), Snake River District (9 schools), Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center Inc. (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Blackfoot?
Blackfoot High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Blackfoot, with 1,170 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Blackfoot?
Yes. 2 of the 22 public schools in Blackfoot are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Blackfoot Charter Community, Idaho Science and Technology Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Blackfoot schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Blackfoot public schools is 17.2:1, similar to the Idaho school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Blackfoot guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Idaho cities