For the 2023-24 school year, there are 22 magnet public schools serving 10,945 students in Idaho.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Idaho are Renaissance High School, Galileo Magnet School and Pioneer School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Idaho Magnet Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1307 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 682 students
Rank: #22.
Galileo Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 78% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4735 West Saguaro Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 76% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13255 West Mcmillian Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4100
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #44.
Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities
Magnet School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
311 North 9th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2822
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2822
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3467 West Flint Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-5410
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-5410
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle Elementary School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
475 North Eagle Road
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 855-4365
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 855-4365
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #77.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 63% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4990 North Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 1,041 students
Rank: #88.
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy
Magnet School
Math: 70% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1825 Chateau Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4430
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4430
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #99.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 62% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1010.
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy
Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12311 West Braddock Drive
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-2150
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1111.
Christine Donnell School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 61% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7075 South Five Mile Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4355
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4355
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #1212.
Summerwind School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3675 North Jullion Way
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #1313.
Ramsey Magnet School Of Science
Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
West 1351 Kathleen Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-2010
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1414.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 44% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 East Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #1515.
Compass Academy
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
955 Garfield Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7720
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7720
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #1616.
Fernan Stem Academy
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 North 21st
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2659
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2659
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1717.
Mountain Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 44% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Princess Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 552-0866
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 552-0866
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #1818.
Lakes Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 35% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 North 15th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-4544
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-4544
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #1919.
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Woodside Elementary Lane
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #2020.
New Horizon Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 25% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3313 Park Ridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Grades: PK-8
| 592 students
Rank: #2121.
A H Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 West Anderson Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7602
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7602
Grades: PK-6
| 327 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
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Idaho?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Idaho include Renaissance High School, Galileo Magnet School and Pioneer School Of The Arts.
How many magnet public schools are located in Idaho?
22 magnet public schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho magnet public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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