Best Schools in Ada County, ID
Ada County, ID has 187 public schools (35 high, 23 middle, 111 elementary) serving 86,841 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Ada County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ada County, ID
The top high schools in Ada County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Renaissance High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 658 Students
2. Meridian Technical Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
3. Meridian Medical Arts Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
4. Idaho Fine Arts Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 266 Students
5. Owyhee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1773 Students
6. Mountain View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2462 Students
7. Eagle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1802 Students
8. Centennial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1931 Students
9. Rocky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1917 Students
10. Timberline High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1398 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ada County, ID
The top middle schools in Ada County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eagle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 854 Students
2. Victory Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1048 Students
3. Heritage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1062 Students
4. Lowell Scott Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students
5. Sawtooth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 892 Students
6. Les Bois Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 705 Students
7. East Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 619 Students
8. Star Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 895 Students
9. North Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 876 Students
10. Lake Hazel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1065 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ada County, ID
The top elementary schools in Ada County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highlands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students
2. Galileo Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 753 Students
3. Collister Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 261 Students
4. Paramount Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
5. Pioneer School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 667 Students
6. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 260 Students
7. Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 272 Students
8. Eagle Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
9. Hillsdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students
10. Prospect Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ada County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ada County, ID has a total population of 494,967 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ada County, ID
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ada County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ada County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ada County, ID.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ada County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ada County, ID
How many schools are in Ada County, ID?
Ada County, ID has 187 public schools: 35 high schools, 23 middle schools and 111 elementary schools, serving 86,841 students in total.
How do schools in Ada County perform on state tests?
On average, 187 schools in Ada County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Ada County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ada County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ada County
6 places in Ada County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (3)
- Joint School District No. 2 (60 schools)
- Boise Independent District (50 schools)
- Kuna Joint District (11 schools)