Best Collister Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 618 students in the neighborhood of Collister, Boise, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Collister are Collister Elementary School and Cynthia Mann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Collister, Boise, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Collister, Boise, ID (2026-27)

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 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Collister, Boise, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Collister, Boise, ID include Collister Elementary School and Cynthia Mann Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Collister, Boise?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Collister, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Collister, Boise?
the neighborhood of Collister, Boise public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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