For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,479 students in 83835, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 457 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 83835, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 83835, ID are Hayden Meadows Elementary School, Atlas Elementary School and Hayden Canyon Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83835 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83835, ID have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83835, ID Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayden Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 East Hayden Avenue
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-5006
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-5006
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Atlas Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 West Honeysuckle
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 762-0626
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 762-0626
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Hayden Canyon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13732 North Government Way
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 332-6800
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-8
| 536 students
83835, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hayden Kinder Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
311 N 10th St
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-3851
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-3851
Grades: PK-K
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 83835, ID?
The top ranked public schools in 83835, ID include Hayden Meadows Elementary School, Atlas Elementary School and Hayden Canyon Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 83835?
3 public schools are located in 83835.
What percentage of students in 83835 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 83835 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83835?
83835 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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