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Top 5 Best Meridian Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 4,256 students in Meridian, ID. The top ranked public charter schools in Meridian, ID are Meridian Medical Arts Charter, Meridian Technical Charter High School and Compass Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meridian, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 61% statewide average). Charter schools in Meridian have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Meridian, ID (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1789 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3800 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Grades: K-12
| 1,224 students
Rank: #44.
Gem Prep Online School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2750 East Gala Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Grades: PK-12
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Doral Academy Of Idaho
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2511 West Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Idaho Technical Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 15
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 917-2420
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #77.
Idaho Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Grades: K-12
| 1,541 students
Rank: #88.
Insight School Of Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #99.
Village Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3006 East Goldstone Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 336-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 70 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Meridian, Idaho

Meridian, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ada Professional-technical Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
1900 West Pine
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Compass Public Charter School Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1422 S. Tech Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Meridian Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Meridian Night School (Alternative School) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6075 North Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Riverside Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Meridian, ID?
How many public charter schools are located in Meridian?
9 public charter schools are located in Meridian.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian?
Meridian public charter schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?

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