Idaho›Ada County›Boise
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 Score35%
ELA Assessment Score48%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)13 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
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,308 students at Borah Senior High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Maple Grove Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
2800 South Maple Grove Road, Boise, ID 83709
5
Rating
Students
370
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
47%
West Junior High
publichighGrade 7-9
8371 West Salt Creek Court, Boise, ID 83709
4.8
Rating
Students
717
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
37%
Capital Senior High School
publichighGrade 9-12
8055 Goddard Road, Boise, ID 83704
4.8
Rating
Students
1,170
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
33%
Hillside Junior High School
publichighGrade 7-9
3536 Hill Road, Boise, ID 83703
4.7
Rating
Students
561
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
38%
Boise Online School - Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
8169 West Victory Road, Boise, ID 83709
4.7
Rating
Students
20
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
37%
Inspire Virtual Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
9550 Bethel Court, Boise, ID 83709
4.7
Rating
Students
1,210
Student-Teacher
32:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
35%
Borah Senior High School
publichighGrade 9-12
6001 Cassia Street, Boise, ID 83709
4.5
Rating
Students
1,308
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
36%
Riverglen Jr High School
publichighGrade 7-9
6801 North Gary Lane, Boise, ID 83714
4.3
Rating
Students
497
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
34%
Desert Sage Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
9325 West Mossywood Street, Boise, ID 83709
4.2
Rating
Students
477
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
37%
Ustick Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
12435 West Ustick Road, Boise, ID 83713
4.2
Rating
Students
389
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Sage International School Middleton
charter schoolhighK-11
1513 Tyrell Lane #110, Boise, ID 83706
4.1
Rating
Students
482
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
34%
Grace Jordan Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
6411 West Fairfield, Boise, ID 83709
4.1
Rating
Students
402
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
38%
Whittier Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
301 North 29Th Street, Boise, ID 83702
3.8
Rating
Students
490
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
32%
South Junior High School
publichighGrade 7-9
3101 Cassia Street, Boise, ID 83705
3.7
Rating
Students
533
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
32%
Owyhee Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
3434 Pasadena Drive, Boise, ID 83705
3.7
Rating
Students
167
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
Horizon Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
730 North Mitchell, Boise, ID 83704
3.5
Rating
Students
472
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
33%
Boise Online School - Secondary
publichighGrade 7-12
8169 West Victory Road, Boise, ID 83709
3.5
Rating
Students
254
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
17%
Hillcrest Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
2045 South Pond Street, Boise, ID 83705
3.5
Rating
Students
299
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Morley Nelson Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
7701 West Northview Street, Boise, ID 83704
3.4
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
32%
Whitney Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
1609 South Owyhee Street, Boise, ID 83705
3.3
Rating
Students
469
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
33%
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.