Top 3 Best Northwest Boise City Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,241 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Boise City, Garden City, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Northwest Boise City are Rolling Hills Public Charter, Shadow Hills Elementary School and Riverglen Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Boise City, Garden City, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Boise City, Garden City, ID (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rolling Hills Public Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8900 Horseshoe Bend Road
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 939-5400
Grades: K-8
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Shadow Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8301 West Sloan Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6060
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Riverglen Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5910
Grades: 7-9
| 540 students
Rank: n/an/a
Treasure Valley Math/science
Magnet School
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Grades: 4-12
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Boise City, Garden City, ID?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Boise City, Garden City, ID include Rolling Hills Public Charter, Shadow Hills Elementary School and Riverglen Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Boise City, Garden City?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Boise City, Garden City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Boise City, Garden City?
the neighborhood of Northwest Boise 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 26% (majority Hispanic).

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