For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,860 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 94%).
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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83703, ID Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Collister Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4426 Catalpa Drive
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-4650
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-4650
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Cynthia Mann Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5401 West Castle Drive
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-4680
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-4680
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1507 North 28th Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-5480
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-5480
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Hillside Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3536 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-5120
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-5120
Gr: 7-9 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3722 Anderson Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6180
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6180
Gr: PK-6 | 301 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 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83703?
83703 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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