For the 2025 school year, there are 13 online public elementary schools serving 13,490 students in Idaho.
Idaho online public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Elementary Schools in Idaho (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gem Prep Online School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 East Gala Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Grades: PK-12
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Bonneville Online School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3385 East Iona Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 227-9876
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 227-9876
Grades: 6-12
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9550 Bethel Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-4002
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-4002
Grades: K-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Idaho Connects Online School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1st 6th Street North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 287-3668
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 287-3668
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Main Avenue West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-6900
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-6900
Grades: PK-12
| 166 students
Rank: #66.
Idaho Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Grades: K-12
| 1,541 students
Rank: #77.
Snake River Online
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3001
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3001
Grades: K-8
| 1,239 students
Rank: #88.
Idaho Home Learning Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 South 300 East
Malad City, ID 83252
(208) 534-6080
Malad City, ID 83252
(208) 534-6080
Grades: PK-12
| 7,751 students
Rank: #99.
Virtual School House
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1303 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5079
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5079
Grades: PK-12
| 454 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hagerman Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 North 2nd Avenue
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 332-6800
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-8
| 54 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Overland Avenue
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 332-6800
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: #1212.
Bonneville Online Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2017 E 49 N
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4400
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 N. Steelhead Way, Suite 16
Boise, ID 83704
(180) 038-2601
Boise, ID 83704
(180) 038-2601
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public elementary schools are offered in Idaho?
13 online public elementary schools are available for Idaho students.
What is the racial composition of online public elementary schools students in Idaho?
Idaho online public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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