Public schools in Jerome, ID
9 open public schools with an address in Jerome, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,174
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Jerome public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Jerome, ID: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,174 students, an average of 464 per school. The largest campus is Jerome High School (1,140 students), and the largest elementary school is Horizon Elementary School (486).
Jerome Joint District operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 18:1, higher than 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 61% 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 Jerome
Elementary schools in Jerome
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Elementary School Jerome Joint District | KG–05 | 475 | 19.8:1 | |
| Horizon Elementary School Jerome Joint District | PK–05 | 486 | 18:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary School Jerome Joint District | KG–05 | 421 | 21:1 | |
| Summit Elementary Jerome Joint District | KG–05 | 460 | 19.2:1 |
Middle schools in Jerome
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Middle School Jerome Joint District | 06–08 | 937 | 17.8:1 |
High schools in Jerome
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls City Academy Jerome Joint District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 75 | 11.7:1 | |
| Jerome High School Jerome Joint District | 09–12 | 1,140 | 19.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Jerome
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Academy Heritage Academy Inc. · Charter | KG–12 | 176 | 15:1 | |
| Jerome Academy Jerome Joint District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 4 | 6.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.3%
- Hispanic59.6%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Jerome schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,174 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Jerome
How many public schools are in Jerome, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Jerome: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,174 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Jerome?
Schools with an address in Jerome belong to 2 education agencies, led by Jerome Joint District (8 schools), Heritage Academy 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 Jerome?
Jerome High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Jerome, with 1,140 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Jerome?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Jerome are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Heritage Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Jerome schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Jerome public schools is 18:1, higher than 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 Jerome 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