For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 821 students in Boise County, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Boise County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Boise County, ID are Idaho City High School, Basin Elementary School and Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boise County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Boise County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Boise County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idaho City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Centerville Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Basin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Elk Creek Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Garden Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1053 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
3484 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Gr: PK-6 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Boise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 710
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 2%
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 11%
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Ichs Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
100 Centerville Rd
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Boise County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Boise County, ID include Idaho City High School, Basin Elementary School and Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Boise County?
6 public schools are located in Boise County.
What percentage of students in Boise County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Boise County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boise County?
Boise County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Boise County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Boise County include: Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School vs. Idaho City High School, Idaho City High School vs. Garden Valley School, Garden Valley School vs. Idaho City High School
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