For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public charter schools serving 6,593 students in Canyon County, ID.
The top ranked public charter schools in Canyon County, ID are Legacy Charter School, Victory Charter School and Thomas Jefferson Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canyon County, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 61% statewide average). Charter schools in Canyon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Canyon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legacy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4015 South Legacy Way
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-0947
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-0947
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Victory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9779 Kris Jensen Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 442-9400
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 442-9400
Grades: PK-12
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Charter
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1209 Adam Smith Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-8772
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-8772
Grades: K-12
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9955 Kris Jensen Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-7952
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-7952
Grades: PK-12
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Vision Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19291 Ward Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-9220
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-9220
Grades: K-12
| 742 students
Rank: #66.
Idaho Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 5th Street North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 463-4324
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 463-4324
Grades: PK-12
| 1,369 students
Rank: #77.
Idaho Connects Online School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1st 6th Street North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 287-3668
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 287-3668
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
Rank: #88.
Sage International School Middleton
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1513 Tyrell Lane #110
Middleton, ID 83644
(208) 244-0577
Middleton, ID 83644
(208) 244-0577
Grades: K-10
| 421 students
Rank: #99.
Mosaics Public School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3121 Lincoln Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-7
| 468 students
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1803 East Ustick Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 453-8070
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 453-8070
Grades: K-8
| 491 students
Rank: #1111.
Pathways In Education Nampa
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 Holly Street
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 505-4800
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 505-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #1212.
Elevate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 W. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy East Idaho
Charter School
1873 North Walton Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 504-0130
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 504-0130
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy Nampa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
11425 Orchard Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Grades: 6-11
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy North
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3716 Killdeer Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-11
| 282 students
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
28371 El Paso Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Canyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpha I Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1317 3rd St South
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4775
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4775
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Another Choice Virtual Charter (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1014 West Hemingway Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-7524
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-7524
Grades: PK-12
| 405 students
Another Choice Virtual Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1014 West Hemingway Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-7524
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-7524
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Cossa (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
109 Penny Lane
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 454-2087
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 454-2087
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
109 Penny Lane
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 482-6074
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 482-6074
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
East Valley Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4085 East Greenhurst Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4760
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4760
Grades: 7-8
| 32 students
Gateways Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
141 Smith Ave
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 498-0559
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 498-0559
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
94 N Canyon St
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4615
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4615
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Melba Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
603 Randolph St
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
560 Broadway
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2230
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2230
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Nampa Alternative Night School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1303 East Greenhurst Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0562
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0562
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
16231 North Franklin Blvd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 466-6221
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 466-6221
Grades: PK-9
| n/a students
Northwest Childrens Home (Alternative School) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
504 East Florida
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 463-0916
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 463-0916
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Owl Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
4170 East Amity Ave
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 461-1279
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 461-1279
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Parkview Alternative High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
609 15th Ave N
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0558
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0558
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rivervue Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21985 Dixie River Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-8899
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-8899
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
South Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
229 West Greenhurst Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4740
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4740
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
Southwest Id Technical Academy (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
20567 Whittier Dr
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 454-2087
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 454-2087
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
506 Fletcher Dr
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4613
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4613
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
5207 South Montana Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-0445
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-0445
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
West Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
28 South Midland Blvd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4750
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4750
Grades: 7-8
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Canyon County, ID?
The top ranked public charter schools in Canyon County, ID include Legacy Charter School, Victory Charter School and Thomas Jefferson Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Canyon County?
16 public charter schools are located in Canyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Canyon County?
Canyon County public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Canyon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Canyon County include: Thomas Jefferson Charter vs. Vision Charter School, Vision Charter School vs. Thomas Jefferson Charter, Liberty Charter School vs. Victory Charter School
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