Best Schools & Parks
Choosing where to live often starts with schools. We ranked all communities by their top school district’s Niche grade, then layered in parks, safety, and childcare data so you can see the full family picture.
10 communities · 3 regions
Community Comparison
| # | Community | District | Grade | Violent Crime | Parks | Childcare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammon Idaho Falls Ammon | Bonneville Joint School District #93 | B | ~14.1 per 1,000 — below US average of ~22.7 (Niche/BestPlaces compiled FBI data) | 10 | — |
| 2 | Idaho Falls Idaho Falls Ammon | Idaho Falls School District #91 | B- | 356.5 per 100,000 (245 offenses, 2024 FBI UCR) — approximately at the US average of ~359 | 9 | — |
| 3 | Iona North Valley | Bonneville Joint School District #93 | B | Crime rate ~12.99 per 1,000 residents typical year (below Idaho and US averages) | 6 | — |
| 4 | Menan North Valley | Jefferson County Joint School District 251 (Rigby) | B | — | 5 | — |
| 5 | Ririe North Valley | Ririe Joint School District 252 | B | — | 6 | — |
| 6 | Roberts North Valley | Jefferson County Joint School District 251 (Rigby) | B | — | 5 | — |
| 7 | Ucon North Valley | Bonneville Joint School District #93 | B | — | 6 | — |
| 8 | Firth South Corridor | Snake River School District 52 (Firth schools) | B | — | 5 | — |
| 9 | Rigby North Valley | Jefferson County Joint School District #251 | B- | 4 incidents in latest year (~74 per 100,000) — Niche Crime & Safety grade B+ | 6 | — |
| 10 | Shelley South Corridor | Shelley Joint School District 60 | B- | Assault 57.1 per 100k (national 282.7), Murder 0, Robbery 0 per 100k - Niche/FBI UCR derived | 5 | — |
FAQ — Idaho Falls communities
How are school districts organized?
School districts don’t always follow city boundaries. A single community may be split across 2–4 districts. Always verify your district by entering your address on the district’s website.
What is a Niche grade?
Niche.com grades school districts from A+ to F based on academics, teachers, diversity, college prep, and parent reviews. It’s one of the most widely used school comparison tools in the U.S.
How do I verify which school district serves my address?
Enter your address directly on the school district’s enrollment page. District boundaries can change block by block, especially in communities served by multiple districts.