Idaho is the #39 largest school system in the United States, serving 315,352 students across the 791 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are , serving 19,057 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Idaho are educated in public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Idaho is 42%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 55%.
The top ranked public schools in Idaho are Renaissance High School, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy and Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 26% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 18:1.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title">Student by Ethnicity
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.]( "This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.")
(ID) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
19%
Black
1%
White
74%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
3%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Idaho (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1307 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Rank: #22.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-12
15633 North Meyer Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Rank: #33.
Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
4904 North Duncan Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1789 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
3800 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Rank: #66.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
13030 East O'gara Road
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3511
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3511
Rank: #77.
Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
311 North 9th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2822
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2822
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Galileo Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
4735 West Saguaro Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
550 West Producer Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Rank: #1010.
Edahow Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
2020 Pocatello Creek Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-1844
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-1844
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title center">Best Idaho Public Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Idaho?
The top ranked public schools in Idaho include Renaissance High School, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy and Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in Idaho?
791 public schools are located in Idaho.
What percentage of students in Idaho go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Idaho are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Minority enrollment in Idaho is 26% (majority Hispanic)
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