Best Schools in Boise, ID
Boise, ID has a total of 329 schools including 85 high schools, 49 middle schools and 173 elementary schools. A total of 140,312 students attend Boise, ID schools. On average, schools in Boise score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Boise meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Boise, ID
Boise, ID has 85 high schools with 43,514 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Boise score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Boise don't meet expectations.
1. Renaissance High School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 658 Students
2. Meridian Technical Charter High School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
3. Idaho Fine Arts Academy
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 266 Students
4. Meridian Medical Arts Charter
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Joint School District No. 2 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
5. Boise Senior High School
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Boise Independent District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1588 Students
6. Marsing High School
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Marsing Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
7. Eagle High School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1802 Students
8. Centennial High School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1931 Students
9. Timberline High School
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Boise Independent District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1398 Students
10. Rocky Mountain High School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1917 Students
Best Middle Schools in Boise, ID
Boise, ID has 49 middle schools with 26,087 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Boise score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Boise meet expectations.
1. Heritage Middle School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1062 Students
2. Eagle Middle School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 854 Students
3. Victory Middle School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1048 Students
4. East Junior High School
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Boise Independent District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 619 Students
5. Sawtooth Middle School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 892 Students
6. North Junior High School
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Boise Independent District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 876 Students
7. Star Middle School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 895 Students
8. Lake Hazel Middle School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1065 Students
9. Lowell Scott Middle School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students
10. Lewis & Clark Middle School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Boise, ID
Boise, ID has 173 elementary schools with 59,309 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Boise score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Boise meet expectations.
1. Discovery Elementary School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
2. Highlands Elementary School
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Boise Independent District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students
3. Galileo Magnet School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 753 Students
4. Paramount Elementary School
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
5. Pioneer School Of The Arts
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Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 667 Students
6. Collister Elementary School
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Boise Independent District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 261 Students
7. Jordan Valley Elementary School
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Jordan Valley Sd 3 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 26 Students
8. Stanley Elem/jr High School
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Challis Joint District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 19 Students
9. Sweet Montour Elementary School
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Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 44 Students
10. Legacy Charter School
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Legacy Public Charter School Inc. • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 310 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Boise, ID
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Boise, ID has a total population of 764,718 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Boise, 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 Boise, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Boise, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Boise, 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 Boise, ID Internet Health Assessment.
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