For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,472 students in 83705, ID (there are 5 private schools, serving 446 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 83705, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 83705, ID are Hawthorne Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Owyhee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83705 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83705, ID have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83705, ID Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Targee Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5000
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3615 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5620
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5620
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Owyhee Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3434 Pasadena Drive
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5850
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5850
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Rank: #44.
South Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Grades: 7-9
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2045 South Pond Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5080
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5080
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #66.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1609 South Owyhee Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6580
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6580
Grades: PK-6
| 520 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 South Latah Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5260
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5260
Grades: PK-6
| 222 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Peace Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1845 South Federal Way
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Grades: K-8
| 259 students
83705, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5007 Franklin Road
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-4900
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 83705, ID?
The top ranked public schools in 83705, ID include Hawthorne Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Owyhee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 83705?
8 public schools are located in 83705.
What percentage of students in 83705 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 83705 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83705?
83705 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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