Best Schools in Canyon County, ID
Canyon County, ID has 107 public schools (23 high, 18 middle, 51 elementary) serving 57,180 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Canyon County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Canyon County, ID
The top high schools in Canyon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eagle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1802 Students
2. Parma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parma District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students
3. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1783 Students
4. Vallivue High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vallivue School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1235 Students
5. Marsing High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marsing Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
6. Middleton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middleton District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1364 Students
7. Columbia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nampa School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1239 Students
8. Kuna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kuna Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1736 Students
9. Ridgevue High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vallivue School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
10. Skyview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nampa School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1152 Students
Best Middle Schools in Canyon County, ID
The top middle schools in Canyon 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. Meridian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1078 Students
3. Vallivue Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vallivue School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
4. Marsing Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marsing Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 213 Students
5. Homedale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homedale Joint District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 380 Students
6. Parma Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parma District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 323 Students
7. Sage Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vallivue School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 810 Students
8. Middleton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middleton District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1007 Students
9. Kuna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kuna Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students
10. South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nampa School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 675 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Canyon County, ID
The top elementary schools in Canyon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Legacy Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Legacy Public Charter School Inc. • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 310 Students
2. West Canyon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vallivue School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
3. Middleton Mill Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middleton District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 755 Students
4. Chaparral Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students
5. Middleton Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middleton District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
6. Star Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joint School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 651 Students
7. Indian Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kuna Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 331 Students
8. Mosaics Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mosaics Public School Inc. • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 416 Students
9. Purple Sage Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middleton District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students
10. Maxine Johnson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parma District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 381 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Canyon County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Canyon County, ID has a total population of 231,105 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Canyon 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 Canyon County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canyon County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canyon 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 Canyon County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Canyon County, ID
How many schools are in Canyon County, ID?
Canyon County, ID has 107 public schools: 23 high schools, 18 middle schools and 51 elementary schools, serving 57,180 students in total.
How do schools in Canyon County perform on state tests?
On average, 107 schools in Canyon County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Canyon County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Canyon 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: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet 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 Canyon County
6 places in Canyon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (6)
- Nampa School District (24 schools)
- Vallivue School District (13 schools)
- Caldwell District (10 schools)
- Middleton District (6 schools)
- Wilder District (4 schools)
- Parma District (3 schools)