Idaho is the #39 largest school system in the United States, serving 315,433 students across the 800 public schools for the 2026 school year (there are 167 private schools, serving 21,742 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Idaho attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Idaho is 41%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 55%.
The top-ranked public schools in Idaho are Renaissance High School, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, and Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 28%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 18:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Idaho (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1307 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Rank: #22.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-12
15633 North Meyer Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Rank: #33.
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
4904 North Duncan Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Rank: #44.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
3800 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Rank: #55.
Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
311 North 9th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2822
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2822
Rank: #66.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
550 West Producer Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Rank: #77.
Galileo Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
4735 West Saguaro Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Edahow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
2020 Pocatello Creek Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-1844
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-1844
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
3434 Bogus Basin Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Rank: #1010.
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1789 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Overview
This State (ID)
US
# Schools
800 Schools
100,423 Schools
# Students
315,433 Students
49,312,078 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
17,502 Teachers
3,179,501 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (ID)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.71
# American Indian Students
3,456 Students
466,017 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3,565 Students
2,806,956 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
65,080 Students
14,946,038 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
30%
# Black Students
3,788 Students
7,271,060 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
227,527 Students
21,001,266 Students
% White Students
72%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1,119 Students
196,946 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10,898 Students
2,587,800 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (ID)
Total Revenue (24-25)
$3,215 MM
Spending (24-25)
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student (24-25)
$10,194
Spending / Student (24-25)
$9,371
Best Idaho Public Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Idaho?
The top-ranked public schools in Idaho include Renaissance High School, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, and Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School.
How many public schools are located in Idaho?
800 public schools are located in Idaho.
What percentage of students in Idaho go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Idaho attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Minority enrollment in Idaho is 28%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Idaho are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Idaho include: Silver Creek High School vs. Wood River High School, Doral Academy Of Idaho vs. Compass Public Charter School, Payette Lakes Middle School vs. Meadows Valley School
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