Best Improved Public Schools in Idaho (2025-26)

The most improved public schools in Idaho are Shoshone High School, Barbara Morgan Stem Academy and Frontier Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 269 469 Avg. Improved Rank: 334

Most Improved Public Schools in Idaho (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Shoshone High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +469
(from 614 to 145)
Grades: 9-12
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Rank: #22.
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +456
(from 509 to 53)
Grades: K-5
1825 Chateau Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4430
Rank: #33.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +437
(from 539 to 102)
Grades: PK-5
11851 Musket Drive
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4190
Rank: #44.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +427
(from 453 to 26)
Grades: PK-5
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Rank: #55.
Mccall-donnelly High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +416
(from 463 to 47)
Grades: 9-12
401 North Mission Street
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2218
Rank: #66.
Prairie Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +413
(from 545 to 132)
Grades: 7-12
453 Keuterville Road
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3901
Rank: #77.
Eagle Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +398
(from 413 to 15)
Grades: PK-5
650 Ranch Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4085
Rank: #88.
Palouse Prairie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +357
(from 454 to 97)
Grades: K-8
406 Powers Avenue
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3684
Rank: #99.
Swan Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +353
(from 431 to 78)
Grades: PK-8
3389 Highway 26
Irwin, ID 83428
(208) 483-2405
Rank: #1010.
Camas County High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +347
(from 598 to 251)
Grades: 9-12
610 Soldier Road
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Rank: #1111.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +343
(from 370 to 27)
Grades: PK-6
103 Trojan Drive
Troy, ID 83871
(208) 835-4261
Rank: #1212.
Camelot Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +339
(from 451 to 112)
Grades: K-5
1903 Grelle Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3500
Rank: #1313.
Firth High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +338
(from 476 to 138)
Grades: 9-12
329 Lincoln Street
Firth, ID 83236
(208) 346-6812
Rank: #1414.
Summerwind Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +337
(from 439 to 102)
Grades: PK-5
3675 North Jullion Way
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Rank: #1515.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +327
(from 454 to 127)
Grades: PK-5
142 Stringtown Road
Georgetown, ID 83239
(208) 847-0583
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cavendish-teakean Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +323
(from 598 to 275)
Grades: PK-6
455 Middle Road
Lenore, ID 83541
(208) 476-5393
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
North Gem High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +323
(from 598 to 275)
Grades: 7-12
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Rank: #1818.
Mcmillan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +314
(from 509 to 195)
Grades: PK-5
10901 Mcmillan
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4475
Rank: #1919.
Marsing High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +311
(from 354 to 43)
Grades: 9-12
209 8th Avenue West
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Rank: #2020.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +310
(from 528 to 218)
Grades: PK-6
255 Hope School Road
Hope, ID 83836
(208) 264-5680
Rank: #2121.
Canyon Ridge High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +309
(from 553 to 244)
Grades: 9-12
300 North College Road West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 732-7555
Rank: #2222.
Albion Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +303
(from 598 to 295)
Grades: PK-5
401 Market Street
Albion, ID 83311
(208) 673-6653
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Eagle Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +301
(from 337 to 36)
Grades: 6-8
1000 West Floating Feather
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-2216
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lava Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +301
(from 344 to 43)
Grades: PK-6
249 West Fife
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
(208) 776-5281
Rank: #2525.
Tetonia Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +300
(from 505 to 205)
Grades: K-3
215 South 5th Street
Tetonia, ID 83452
(208) 456-2288
Rank: #2626.
Hagerman School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +297
(from 504 to 207)
Grades: PK-12
150 Lake Street West
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Rank: #2727.
Lake Hazel Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +296
(from 402 to 106)
Grades: PK-5
11711 Lake Hazel Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 350-4075
Rank: #2828.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +291
(from 509 to 218)
Grades: PK-6
1507 North 28th Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-5480
Rank: #2929.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +289
(from 476 to 187)
Grades: 9-12
1260 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Rank: #3030.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +284
(from 451 to 167)
Grades: PK-6
3500 Cabarton Lane
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-5700
Rank: #3131.
Salmon River Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +281
(from 555 to 274)
Grades: 6-12
711 Ace's Place
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Rank: #3232.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +274
(from 564 to 290)
Grades: PK-5
205 First Street
Grand View, ID 83624
(208) 834-2775
Rank: #3333.
Pocatello High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +273
(from 487 to 214)
Grades: 9-12
325 North Arthur Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-2056
Rank: #3434.
Theresa Bunker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +272
(from 578 to 306)
Grades: PK-6
1385 East 16th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7606
Rank: #3535.
Victor Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +269
(from 463 to 194)
Grades: K-3
255 Elm Street
Victor, ID 83455
(208) 787-2245
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