Top 10 Best Idaho Online Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 online public schools serving 14,015 students in Idaho.
Idaho online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Schools in Idaho (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gem Prep Online School
Magnet 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
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Bonneville Online School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3385 East Iona Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 227-9876
Grades: 6-12
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Idaho Technical Career Academy
Magnet School
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
| 151 students
Rank: #44.
D91 Online Academy - Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
690 John Adams Parkway
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #55.
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 North Steelhead Way Buildi
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 322-4002
Grades: K-12
| 1,173 students
Rank: #66.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Idaho Connects Online School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1st 6th Street North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 287-3668
Grades: 6-12
| 91 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Main Avenue West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-6900
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
Rank: #99.
Idaho Virtual Academy
Magnet School
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
| 1,493 students
Rank: #1010.
Snake River Online
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3001
Grades: K-8
| 975 students
Rank: #1111.
Idaho Home Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
195 South 300 East
Malad City, ID 83252
(208) 534-6080
Grades: PK-12
| 6,875 students
Rank: #1212.
Virtual School House
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1303 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5079
Grades: PK-12
| 607 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Hagerman Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
324 North 2nd Avenue
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Kootenai Bridge Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
637 North Park Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 930-4515
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3650 Overland Avenue
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1616.
Bonneville Online Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2017 E 49 N
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #1717.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1993 East 8th North Suite 105
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #1818.
Isucceed Virtual High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6148 North Discovery Way Suite
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Grades: 7-12
| 687 students
Rank: #1919.
Isucceed Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6148 North Discovery Way Suite
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 N. Steelhead Way, Suite 16
Boise, ID 83704
(180) 038-2601
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in Idaho?
21 online public schools are available for Idaho students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Idaho?
Idaho online public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

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