Best 83703 Idaho Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,840 students in 83703, ID (there are 3 private schools, serving 109 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 83703, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 83703, ID are Collister Elementary School, Cynthia Mann Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83703 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83703, ID have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83703, ID Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Collister Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4426 Catalpa Drive
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-4650
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Cynthia Mann Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5401 West Castle Drive
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-4680
Gr: PK-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1507 North 28th Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-5480
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Hillside Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3536 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-5120
Gr: 7-9 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3722 Anderson Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6181
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 83703, ID?
The top ranked public schools in 83703, ID include Collister Elementary School, Cynthia Mann Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 83703?
5 public schools are located in 83703.
What percentage of students in 83703 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 83703 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83703?
83703 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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