Best North End Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 524 students in the neighborhood of North End, Boise, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in North End are Washington Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North End, Boise, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of North End, Boise, ID (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1607 North 15th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6420
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1511 North 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5450
Gr: PK-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North End, Boise, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North End, Boise, ID include Washington Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North End, Boise?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North End, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North End, Boise?
the neighborhood of North End, Boise public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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