For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 280 students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Boise, ID.
The top ranked public school in Highlands is Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highlands, Boise, ID public school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Boise, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3434 Bogus Basin Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Boise, ID?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Boise, ID include Highlands Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Boise?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Boise?
the neighborhood of Highlands, Boise public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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