For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,641 students in Garden City, ID (there are , serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Garden City, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Garden City, ID are Hidden Springs Elementary School, Rolling Hills Public Charter and Shadow Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garden City, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hidden Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5480 West Hidden Springs
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-4920
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-4920
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Rolling Hills Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8900 Horseshoe Bend Road
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 939-5400
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 939-5400
Gr: K-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Shadow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8301 West Sloan Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6060
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Pierce Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5015 North Pierce Park Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5880
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5880
Gr: PK-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Future Public School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 East 43rd Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-3923
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-3923
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Anser Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 East 42nd Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 426-9840
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 426-9840
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Riverglen Jr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5910
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5910
Gr: 7-9 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Treasure Valley Math/science
Magnet School
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Gr: 4-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Garden City, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Davinci Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
9165 West Chinden
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 377-0011
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 377-0011
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Hidden Springs Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
5480 W Hidden Springs
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 229-4727
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 229-4727
Gr: K-9 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garden City, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Garden City, ID include Hidden Springs Elementary School, Rolling Hills Public Charter and Shadow Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Garden City?
8 public schools are located in Garden City.
What percentage of students in Garden City go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Garden City are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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