For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 28,281 students in Meridian, ID (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,951 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Meridian, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%). Meridian has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Idaho.
The top ranked public schools in Meridian, ID are Renaissance High School, Meridian Technical Charter High School and Paramount Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meridian, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Meridian have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Meridian, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1307 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3800 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
550 West Producer Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1789 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Gem Prep Online School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 East Gala Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Gr: PK-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: K-12 | 1,224 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2051 West Mcmillan Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4285
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4285
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 East Leigh Field Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4090
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Siena Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2870 East Rome Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4370
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4370
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4600 West Gondola Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4990 North Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5225 South Howry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4432
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4432
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1825 Chateau Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4430
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4430
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6195 North Long Lake Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4410
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4410
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1717.
Victory Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 West Kodiak Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4443
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4443
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4300 North Red Horse Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4000
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1919.
Mary Mcpherson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 East Amity Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4300
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2020.
Sawtooth Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3730 North Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2121.
Silver Trail Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2950 West Mason Creek Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 472-9731
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 472-9731
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2222.
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5450 North Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4340
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,911 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2323.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 South Millennium Way
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4050
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 2,521 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2424.
Owyhee High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3650 North Owyhee Storm Avenue
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4500
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2525.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1155 North Deer Creek Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4180
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2626.
Peregrine Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1860 Waltman Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-1384
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-1384
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2727.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 East Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2828.
River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2900 East River Valley Street
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 884-1741
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 884-1741
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2929.
Doral Academy Of Idaho
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2511 West Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3030.
Meridian High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 West Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4160
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,823 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3131.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2950 North Naomi
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4040
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3232.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1035 Northwest 1st Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4335
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4335
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3333.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1507 West 8th Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4225
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3434.
Idaho Technical Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 15
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 917-2420
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 917-2420
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3535.
Central Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6075 North Locus Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4325
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4325
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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Meridian, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ada Professional-technical Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
1900 West Pine
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Gr: 10-12
1422 S. Tech Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Meridian Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Meridian Night School (Alternative School) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6075 North Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Riverside Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Meridian, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Meridian, ID include Renaissance High School, Meridian Technical Charter High School and Paramount Elementary School. Meridian has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public schools are located in Meridian?
44 public schools are located in Meridian.
What percentage of students in Meridian go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Meridian are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian?
Meridian 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).
Which public schools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Meridian include: Meridian Academy vs. Rebound School Of Opportunity, Rebound School Of Opportunity vs. Meridian Academy, Doral Academy Of Idaho vs. Compass Public Charter School
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