For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,570 students in 83646, ID (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,274 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 83646, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 83646, ID are Meridian Technical Charter High School, Paramount Elementary School and Meridian Medical Arts Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83646 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83646, ID have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83646, ID Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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%
Rank: #1414.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1870 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
83646, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 83646, ID?
The top ranked public schools in 83646, ID include Meridian Technical Charter High School, Paramount Elementary School and Meridian Medical Arts Charter.
How many public schools are located in 83646?
14 public schools are located in 83646.
What percentage of students in 83646 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 83646 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83646?
83646 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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