Public schools in Rexburg, ID
12 open public schools with an address in Rexburg, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,720
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Rexburg public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Rexburg, ID: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,720 students, an average of 477 per school. The largest campus is Madison Senior High School (1,299 students), and the largest elementary school is Burton Elementary School (516).
Every listed school belongs to Madison District. 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 20:1, 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 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 35% 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 Rexburg
Elementary schools in Rexburg
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School Madison District | KG–04 | 270 | 23.5:1 | |
| Burton Elementary School Madison District | PK–04 | 516 | 21.7:1 | |
| Hibbard Elementary School Madison District | KG–04 | 292 | 19.5:1 | |
| Kennedy Elementary School Madison District | KG–04 | 391 | 21.1:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Madison District | KG–04 | 340 | 20:1 | |
| Madison Early Childhood Center Madison District · Special Education School | PK–KG | 97 | — | |
| South Fork Elementary Madison District | PK–04 | 281 | 19.9:1 |
Middle schools in Rexburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Junior High School Madison District | 07–09 | 1,261 | 22.8:1 | |
| Madison Middle School Madison District | 04–06 | 878 | 22.2:1 | |
| Madison Online Elementary Madison District · Virtual | 04–06 | 2 | 4.4:1 |
High schools in Rexburg
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School Madison District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 93 | 12.1:1 | |
| Madison Senior High School Madison District | 10–12 | 1,299 | 19.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.4%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial0.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Rexburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,720 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rexburg
How many public schools are in Rexburg, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Rexburg: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,720 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rexburg?
All listed public schools with an address in Rexburg belong to Madison District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Rexburg?
Madison Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rexburg, with 1,299 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rexburg?
No school with an address in Rexburg is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Idaho.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rexburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rexburg public schools is 20:1, 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 Rexburg 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