Top 10 Best Idaho Public Schools (2024)

Idaho is the #39 largest school system in the United States, serving 315,620 students across the 791 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 151 private schools, serving 19,069 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Idaho are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Idaho is 40%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 54%.
The top ranked public schools in Idaho are Renaissance High School, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy and Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 26% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 18:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(ID) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
19%
Black
1%
White
74%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
3%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in ID.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Idaho (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1307 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Rank: #22.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 90% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-12
15633 North Meyer Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Rank: #33.
Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 82% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 82% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
4904 North Duncan Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Rank: #44.
Highlands Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
3434 Bogus Basin Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Rank: #55.
Discovery Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2100 East Leigh Field Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4090
Rank: #66.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
3800 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Rank: #77.
Galileo Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 78% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
4735 West Saguaro Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Rank: #88.
Harrison Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
13030 East O'gara Road
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3511
Rank: #99.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
Math: 73% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Rank: #1010.
Paramount Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
550 West Producer Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120

Best Idaho Public Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
149
80,790
23%
33
14,240
21%
33
11,651
28%
9
3,348
46%
19
5,052
11%
82
41,784
43%
17
5,532
36%
18
4,798
34%
10
2,229
21%
9
2,589
18%
12
3,191
44%
9
1,740
11%
9
4,851
56%
53
23,147
13%
22
5,448
17%
16
7,373
12%
10
4,464
48%
6
6,899
12%
9
2,458
36%
13
4,397
31%
7
1,789
48%
7
1,853
32%
8
1,561
12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Idaho?
How many public schools are located in Idaho?
791 public schools are located in Idaho.
What percentage of students in Idaho go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Idaho are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Minority enrollment in Idaho is 26% (majority Hispanic)

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