For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,746 students in 83687, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 117 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 83687, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 83687, ID are Desert Springs Elementary School, Birch Elementary School and Ridgevue High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83687 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83687, ID have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83687, ID Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Springs Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18178 Santa Ana Avenue
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-1555
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-1555
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Birch Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6900 Birch Lane
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 461-5960
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 461-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Ridgevue High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18800 Madison Road
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 453-4480
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 453-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,627 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
East Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18408 Northside Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-6929
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-6929
Gr: PK-5 | 723 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sage Valley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18070 Santa Ana Avenue
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4919
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4919
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Idaho Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 5th Street North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 463-4324
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 463-4324
Gr: PK-12 | 1,369 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Idaho Connects Online School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1st 6th Street North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 287-3668
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 287-3668
Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Columbia High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 South Happy Valley Road
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0571
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0571
Gr: 9-12 | 1,226 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2824 East Powerline Road
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4629
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4629
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Nampa Online Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3313 Parkridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Treasure Valley Leadership Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3313 Parkridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0578
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0578
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Snake River Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Stampede Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4614
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4614
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Park Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3313 Parkridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4622
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4622
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Jcc - Nampa
Alternative School
1650 11th Avenue North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 465-8443
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 465-8443
Gr: 6-12
83687, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Parkview Alternative High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
609 15th Ave N
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0558
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0558
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 83687, ID?
The top ranked public schools in 83687, ID include Desert Springs Elementary School, Birch Elementary School and Ridgevue High School.
How many public schools are located in 83687?
14 public schools are located in 83687.
What percentage of students in 83687 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 83687 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83687?
83687 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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