For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 alternative public charter schools serving 2,972 students in Idaho.
The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Idaho are Insight School Of Idaho, Idaho Connects Online Alternative School and Empower Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Idaho (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Elevate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 W. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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
Elevate Academy East Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1873 North Walton Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 504-0130
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 504-0130
Gr: 6-10 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy Nampa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
11425 Orchard Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy North
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3716 Killdeer Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
28371 El Paso Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Idaho?
The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Idaho include Insight School Of Idaho, Idaho Connects Online Alternative School and Empower Connections Academy.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Idaho?
12 alternative public charter schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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