For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 3,843 students in 83642, ID.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 83642, ID are Compass Public Charter School and Insight School Of Idaho. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 83642 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 83642, ID have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83642, ID Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Insight School Of Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
83642, 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%
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 charter schools in 83642, ID?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 83642, ID include Compass Public Charter School and Insight School Of Idaho.
How many public charter schools are located in 83642?
5 public charter schools are located in 83642.
What is the racial composition of students in 83642?
83642 public charter schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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