IdahoAda CountyBoise

Best Schools in Boise, Idaho

Compare 79 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

79
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
35,976
Total Students
Across Boise
15.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
79 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score66%
ELA Assessment Score73%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)18 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 10% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 1,512 students at Boise Senior High School.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Highlands Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
3434 Bogus Basin Road, Boise, ID 83702
8
Rating
Students
291
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Collister Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
4426 Catalpa Drive, Boise, ID 83703
8
Rating
Students
262
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Pioneer School Of The Arts
publicelementaryPK-5
13255 West Mcmillian Road, Boise, ID 83713
7.9
Rating
Students
658
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
77%
Washington Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
1607 North 15Th Street, Boise, ID 83702
7.5
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
77%
Roosevelt Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
908 East Jefferson Street, Boise, ID 83712
7.5
Rating
Students
284
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
72%
Cecil D Andrus Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6100 Park Meadow Drive, Boise, ID 83713
7.4
Rating
Students
377
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
74%
Adams Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
1725 East Warm Springs Avenue, Boise, ID 83712
7.2
Rating
Students
200
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
67%
Liberty Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
1740 East Bergeson Street, Boise, ID 83706
7.2
Rating
Students
403
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
72%
Riverside Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
2100 East Victory, Boise, ID 83706
7.1
Rating
Students
327
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
73%
Longfellow Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
1511 North 9Th Street, Boise, ID 83702
7
Rating
Students
248
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
12311 West Braddock Drive, Boise, ID 83709
7
Rating
Students
610
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
70%
Christine Donnell School Of The Arts
publicelementaryK-5
7075 South Five Mile Road, Boise, ID 83709
6.8
Rating
Students
464
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
68%
Boise Senior High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1010 West Washington Street, Boise, ID 83702
6.5
Rating
Students
1,512
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
51%
North Junior High School
publichighGrade 7-9
1105 North 13Th Street, Boise, ID 83702
6.5
Rating
Students
886
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
57%
Silver Sage Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
7700 Snohomish Street, Boise, ID 83709
6.5
Rating
Students
250
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
62%
Sage International School Of Boise
charter schoolhighK-12
457 East Parkcenter Boulevard, Boise, ID 83706
6.5
Rating
Students
1,033
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
58%
Lowell Scott Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
13600 West Mcmillan Road, Boise, ID 83713
6.4
Rating
Students
773
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
54%
Pepper Ridge Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2252 South Sumpter Way, Boise, ID 83709
6.4
Rating
Students
472
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
61%
Trail Wind Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
3701 East Lake Forest Drive, Boise, ID 83716
6.3
Rating
Students
475
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
55%
East Junior High School
publichighGrade 7-9
5600 East Warm Springs Avenue, Boise, ID 83716
6.3
Rating
Students
620
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
57%

Detailed Overview of Schools in Boise

Boise, Idaho is home to 79 schools serving over 35,976 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Boise, Idaho?

There are 79 schools in Boise, serving 35,976 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Boise?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Boise include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Boise?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Boise is 15.8:1.