Best Sunset Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 307 students in the neighborhood of Sunset, Boise, ID.
The top-ranked public school in Sunset is Lowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunset, Boise, ID public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1507 North 28th Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-5480
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunset, Boise, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunset, Boise, ID include Lowell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset, Boise?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunset, Boise?
the neighborhood of Sunset, Boise public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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