For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,641 students in Garden City, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Garden City, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Garden City, ID are Hidden Springs Elementary School, Rolling Hills Public Charter and Shadow Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garden City, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidden Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5480 West Hidden Springs
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-4920
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-4920
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Rolling Hills Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8900 Horseshoe Bend Road
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 939-5400
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 939-5400
Grades: K-8
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Shadow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8301 West Sloan Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6060
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6060
Grades: PK-6
| 447 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Future Public School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 East 43rd Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-3923
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-3923
Grades: K-6
| 384 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pierce Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5015 North Pierce Park Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5880
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5880
Grades: PK-6
| 242 students
Rank: #66.
Anser Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 East 42nd Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 426-9840
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 426-9840
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
Rank: #77.
Riverglen Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5910
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5910
Grades: 7-9
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
Treasure Valley Math/science
Magnet School
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Grades: 4-12
| 6 students
Garden City, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Davinci Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
9165 West Chinden
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 377-0011
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 377-0011
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
Hidden Springs Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
5480 W Hidden Springs
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 229-4727
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 229-4727
Grades: K-9
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garden City, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Garden City, ID include Hidden Springs Elementary School, Rolling Hills Public Charter and Shadow Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Garden City?
8 public schools are located in Garden City.
What percentage of students in Garden City go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Garden City are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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