Public schools in Twin Falls, ID
21 open public schools with an address in Twin Falls, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,362
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
3
2 virtual
An overview of Twin Falls public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Twin Falls, ID: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,362 students, an average of 493 per school. The largest campus is Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students), and the largest elementary school is Rock Creek Elementary (601).
Twin Falls District operates the most schools here (18), plus 3 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 17.4:1, 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 3 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 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 Twin Falls
Elementary schools in Twin Falls
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bickel Elementary School Twin Falls District · Virtual | PK–03 | 169 | 11.7:1 | |
| Harrison Elementary School Twin Falls District | PK–05 | 383 | 16:1 | |
| I B Perrine Elementary School Twin Falls District | PK–05 | 359 | 13.3:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Twin Falls District | PK–05 | 327 | 12.8:1 | |
| Morningside Elementary School Twin Falls District | PK–05 | 404 | 15:1 | |
| Oregon Trail Elementary School Twin Falls District | PK–05 | 496 | 15.5:1 | |
| Pillar Falls Elementary Twin Falls District | PK–05 | 582 | 20.8:1 | |
| Pinecrest Academy of Idaho Pinecrest Academy of Idaho Inc. · Charter | KG–08 | 392 | 17.8:1 | |
| Rock Creek Elementary Twin Falls District | KG–05 | 601 | 18.2:1 | |
| Sawtooth Elementary School Twin Falls District | PK–05 | 452 | 17.4:1 |
Middle schools in Twin Falls
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Academy Twin Falls District · Alternative School | 07–08 | 48 | 9.6:1 | |
| Robert Stuart Middle School Twin Falls District | 06–08 | 690 | 17.6:1 | |
| South Hills Middle School Twin Falls District | 06–08 | 525 | 15.7:1 | |
| Vera C O'Leary Middle School Twin Falls District | 06–08 | 758 | 20.1:1 |
High schools in Twin Falls
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge High School Twin Falls District | 09–12 | 1,445 | 20:1 | |
| Magic Valley High School Twin Falls District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 161 | 10.1:1 | |
| Twin Falls High School Twin Falls District | 09–12 | 1,381 | 21.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Twin Falls
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem Prep: Twin Falls Gem Prep: Twin Falls LLC · Charter | KG–10 | 316 | 22.6:1 | |
| Snake River Juvenile Detention Twin Falls District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 12 | 12:1 | |
| Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse Twin Falls District · Virtual | PK–12 | 207 | 517.5:1 | |
| Xavier Charter School Xavier Charter School Inc. · Charter | KG–12 | 654 | 18.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.4%
- Hispanic24.6%
- Black3.1%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial2.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Twin Falls schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,362 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Twin Falls
How many public schools are in Twin Falls, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Twin Falls: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 10,362 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Twin Falls?
Schools with an address in Twin Falls belong to 4 education agencies, led by Twin Falls District (18 schools), Gem Prep: Twin Falls LLC (1 school), Pinecrest Academy of Idaho 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 Twin Falls?
Canyon Ridge High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Twin Falls, with 1,445 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Twin Falls?
Yes. 3 of the 21 public schools in Twin Falls are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Gem Prep: Twin Falls, Pinecrest Academy of Idaho, Xavier 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 Twin Falls schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Twin Falls public schools is 17.4:1, 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 Twin Falls 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