For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 802 students in Blackfoot, ID.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Blackfoot, ID are Bingham Academy, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School and Blackfoot Charter Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackfoot, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Blackfoot have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Blackfoot, ID (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bingham Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Parkway Drive #18, Rivers
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Idaho Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 N 550 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-7827
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-7827
Gr: K-9 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Blackfoot Charter Community
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
92 North 415 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Blackfoot, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Irving Kindergarten Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
440 W Judicial Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
State Hospital South (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
E Alice St
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Summit Academy (Alternative School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
645 Mitchell Rd
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Blackfoot, ID?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Blackfoot, ID include Bingham Academy, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School and Blackfoot Charter Community.
How many public charter schools are located in Blackfoot?
3 public charter schools are located in Blackfoot.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackfoot?
Blackfoot public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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