For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,806 students in Idaho Falls, ID.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Idaho Falls, ID are Taylors Crossing Charter School, Alturas International Academy and Alturas Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho Falls, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Idaho Falls have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Idaho Falls, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylors Crossing Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1445 North Wood River Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 552-0397
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 552-0397
Gr: PK-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Alturas International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 North Ridge Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 522-5145
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 522-5145
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Alturas Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2280 East 17th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 932-9440
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 932-9440
Gr: 6-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
American Heritage Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1736 South 35th West
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 529-6570
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 529-6570
Gr: K-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
White Pine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 East John Adams Parkway
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 522-4432
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 522-4432
Gr: K-12 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Monticello Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4707 South Sweetwater Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 419-0742
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 419-0742
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Idaho Falls, ID?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Idaho Falls, ID include Taylors Crossing Charter School, Alturas International Academy and Alturas Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Idaho Falls?
6 public charter schools are located in Idaho Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls public charter schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Idaho Falls are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Idaho Falls include: Taylors Crossing Charter School vs. American Heritage Charter School, Alturas International Academy vs. White Pine Charter School, Alturas International Academy vs. American Heritage Charter School
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