Idaho is the #39 largest school system in the United States, serving 314,729 students across the 799 public schools for the 2026-27 school year (there are 167 private schools, serving 21,634 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Idaho attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Idaho is 41%. 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 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 28%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 18:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Idaho (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (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: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (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 School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (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: #44.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (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: #55.
Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
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: #66.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (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: #77.
Galileo Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
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.
Edahow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (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
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
3434 Bogus Basin Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Rank: #1010.
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1789 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Overview
This State (ID)
US
# Schools
799 Schools
100,274 Schools
# Students
314,729 Students
49,273,234 Students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
# Teachers
17,458 Teachers
3,176,846 Teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (ID)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Graduation Rate
81.1%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.71
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
# American Indian Students
3,454 Students
465,607 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
# Asian Students
3,564 Students
2,805,284 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
# Hispanic Students
64,876 Students
14,933,108 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
30%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
# Black Students
3,786 Students
7,261,526 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
# White Students
227,062 Students
20,989,144 Students
% White Students
72%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
# Hawaiian Students
1,119 Students
196,826 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10,868 Students
2,585,770 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (ID)
Statewide Total Revenue
$3,754 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Statewide Total Spending
$3,545 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Idaho Public Schools by County (2026-27)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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 School.
How many public schools are located in Idaho?
799 public schools are located in Idaho.
What percentage of students in Idaho go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Idaho attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Minority enrollment in Idaho is 28%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Idaho are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Idaho include: Doral Academy Of Idaho vs. Compass Public Charter School, Payette Lakes Middle School vs. Meadows Valley School, Silver Creek High School vs. Wood River High School
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