For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,646 students in 83702, ID (there are 6 private schools, serving 979 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 83702, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 83702, ID are Highlands Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83702 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83702, ID have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83702, ID Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3434 Bogus Basin Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1607 North 15th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6420
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6420
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1511 North 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5450
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5450
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Boise Senior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 West Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4270
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4270
Gr: 9-12 | 1,517 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
North Junior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 North 13th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5740
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5740
Gr: 7-9 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Sugar-salem High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Digger Drive
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 356-0274
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 356-0274
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 North 29th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6630
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6630
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Steelhead Way #164
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Early Childhood School
Special Education School
2215 West Madison Avenue
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5520
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5520
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Minidoka Junior High Alternative
Alternative School
650 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Nampa Academy
Alternative School
650 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Tiger Learn Program
Alternative School
650 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
83702, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 83702, ID?
The top ranked public schools in 83702, ID include Highlands Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 83702?
12 public schools are located in 83702.
What percentage of students in 83702 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 83702 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83702?
83702 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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