For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 821 students in Boise County, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Boise County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Boise County, ID are Idaho City High School, Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School and Horseshoe Bend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boise County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Boise County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Boise County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idaho City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Centerville Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Grades: 7-12
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Rank: #44.
Basin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Elk Creek Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Garden Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1053 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Grades: PK-12
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
3484 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Grades: PK-6
| 3 students
Boise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 710
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Grades: 6-12
| 155 students
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Ichs Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
100 Centerville Rd
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Boise County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Boise County, ID include Idaho City High School, Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School and Horseshoe Bend Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Boise County?
6 public schools are located in Boise County.
What percentage of students in Boise County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Boise County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boise County?
Boise County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Boise County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Boise County include: Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School vs. Idaho City High School, Garden Valley School vs. Idaho City High School, Idaho City High School vs. Garden Valley School
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