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 150 private schools, serving 19,042 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%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Idaho (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (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: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (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
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 82% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (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.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
3434 Bogus Basin Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Rank: #55.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2100 East Leigh Field Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4090
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4090
Rank: #66.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
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: #77.
Galileo Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
4735 West Saguaro Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Rank: #88.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
13030 East O'gara Road
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3511
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3511
Rank: #99.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Rank: #1010.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
550 West Producer Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Best Idaho Public Schools by County (2024)
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.
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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