For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 717 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Boise City, Garden City, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Northwest Boise City are 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.
The neighborhood of Northwest Boise City, Garden City, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Boise City, Garden City, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rolling Hills Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Shadow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 54% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 447 students
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
Grades: 4-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Boise City, Garden City, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Boise City, Garden City, ID include Rolling Hills Public Charter and Shadow Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Boise City, Garden City?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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