For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 public charter schools serving 11,020 students in Ada County, ID. The top-ranked public charter schools in Ada County, ID are Meridian Technical Charter High School, Meridian Medical Arts Charter and North Star Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ada County, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Ada County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Ada County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3800 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1789 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
North Star Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
839 North Linder Road
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-9600
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-9600
Gr: K-12 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: K-12 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Sage International School Of Boise
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
457 East Parkcenter Boulevard
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 343-7243
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 343-7243
Gr: K-12 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Falcon Ridge Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
278 South Ten Mile
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-9228
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-9228
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Rolling Hills Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8900 Horseshoe Bend Road
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 939-5400
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 939-5400
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Doral Academy Of Idaho
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2511 West Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Future Public School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 East 43rd Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-3923
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-3923
Gr: K-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Anser Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 East 42nd Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 426-9840
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 426-9840
Gr: PK-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Project Impact Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1422 S Tech Lane
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 576-4811
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 576-4811
Gr: K-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Insight School Of Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Peace Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1845 South Federal Way
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12639 Explorer Drive Suite 18
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9550 Bethel Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Cardinal Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
9492 West Emerald Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 918-1693
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 918-1693
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Dry Creek Charter School
Charter School
14190 North Tower Creek Avenue
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 332-6800
Rank: n/an/a
Idaho Novus Classical Academy
Charter School
19255 North Mcleod Way
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 332-6800
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathways In Education - West Ada
Charter School
965 Ustick Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Ada County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ada Professional-technical Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
1900 West Pine
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Gr: 10-12
Boise Evening School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8051 West Salt Creek Ct
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6700
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
7415 Fairview Avenue
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4610
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4610
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
1422 S. Tech Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Davinci Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
9165 West Chinden
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 377-0011
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 377-0011
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 W Fort Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4860
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4860
Gr: 8-10 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
5007 Franklin Road
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-4900
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Hidden Springs Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
5480 W Hidden Springs
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 229-4727
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 229-4727
Gr: K-9 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Kuna Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
637 E Deer Flat
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 955-0250
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 955-0250
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Marian Pritchett Memorial School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1617 North 24th
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6830
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6830
Gr: 6-12
6400 Overland Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5580
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5580
Gr: PK-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Meridian Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Meridian Night School (Alternative School) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6075 North Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
911 Mountain Cove Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5650
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Riverside Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Ada County, ID?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ada County, ID include Meridian Technical Charter High School, Meridian Medical Arts Charter and North Star Charter School. Ada County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public charter schools are located in Ada County?
24 public charter schools are located in Ada County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ada County?
Ada County public charter schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Ada County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Ada County include: Doral Academy Of Idaho vs. Compass Public Charter School, Meridian Medical Arts Charter vs. Meridian Technical Charter High School, Idaho Technical Career Academy vs. Idaho Virtual Academy
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