For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 4,650 students in Meridian, ID. The top-ranked public charter schools in Meridian, ID are Meridian Technical Charter High School, Meridian Medical Arts Charter and Compass Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meridian, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Meridian have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Meridian, ID (2026)
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 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathways In Education - West Ada
Charter School
965 Ustick Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Meridian, ID?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Meridian, ID include Meridian Technical Charter High School, Meridian Medical Arts Charter and Compass Public Charter School. Meridian has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public charter schools are located in Meridian?
9 public charter schools are located in Meridian.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian?
Meridian public charter schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Meridian include: Doral Academy Of Idaho vs. Compass Public Charter School, Meridian Medical Arts Charter vs. Meridian Technical Charter High School, Idaho Technical Career Academy vs. Idaho Virtual Academy
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