Idaho is the #39 largest school system in the United States, serving 315,693 students across the 808 public schools for the 2025 school year (there are 163 private schools, serving 21,903 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 42%. 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 27%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 18:1.
Top Ranked Public Schools in Idaho (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (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: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (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: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1789 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (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: #66.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
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: #77.
Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
Galileo Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
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.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 84% (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: #1010.
Edahow Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (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
Overview
This State (ID)
# Schools
808 Schools
# Students
315,693 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (ID)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
Graduation Rate
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
# American Indian Students
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
# Asian Students
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
1%
# Hispanic Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
# Black Students
3,729 Students
% Black Students
1%
# White Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (ID)
Total Revenue (22-23)
$3,215 MM
Spending (22-23)
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student (22-23)
$10,185
Spending / Student (22-23)
$9,364
Best Idaho Public Schools by County (2025)
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?
808 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 27%, 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, River City Middle School vs. Post Falls Middle School, Treaty Rock Elementary School vs. Greensferry Elementary School
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