For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 545 students in Mountain Home, ID.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Mountain Home, ID are Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Home, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 61% statewide average). Charter schools in Mountain Home have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Mountain Home, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 East 8th North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Mountain Home, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
160 South Lester Creek
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Gr: PK-8
Richard Mckenna Alt. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
470 N 3rd E, Suite 4
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Mountain Home, ID?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Mountain Home, ID include Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori.
How many public charter schools are located in Mountain Home?
5 public charter schools are located in Mountain Home.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Home?
Mountain Home public charter schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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