For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,373 students in 83709, ID.
The top-ranked public charter school in 83709, ID is Empower Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 83709 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 83709, ID have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83709, ID Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9550 Bethel Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
83709, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Boise Evening School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8051 West Salt Creek Ct
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6700
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
6400 Overland Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5580
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5580
Gr: PK-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 83709, ID?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 83709, ID include Empower Connections Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 83709?
2 public charter schools are located in 83709.
What is the racial composition of students in 83709?
83709 public charter schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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