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Best Public Schools in Boise, ID


At a glance
79
Schools
35,925
Students
12
Districts
9
5-star schools
Top rankedWashington Elementary School2nd of 337 Idaho elementary schools
Biggest riser
Owyhee Elementary School up 104 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Frank Church High School 8.8 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Dallas Harris Elementary School and 1 more
SchoolDigger ratings
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18 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The city of Boise, Idaho is home to a diverse array of 79 schools, including 49 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 14 high schools, and 4 alternative schools. These schools are spread across two main school districts: Boise Independent District and Joint School District No. 2.

Several schools in Boise stand out for their exceptional academic performance. Highlands Elementary School ranks 4th out of 337 Idaho elementary schools, with 76.6% of students proficient or better in math, 85.1% in science, and 81.7% in English language arts. Similarly, Washington Elementary School ranks 2nd in the state and boasts impressive results, with 79.9% proficiency in math, 76.5% in science, and 73.9% in English language arts. Other high-performing schools include Collister Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.

While the majority of Boise's schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with a four-year high school graduation rate of 82.3%, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools, particularly in math and science. Additionally, the chronic absenteeism rate across the district is a concerning 15.0%. These findings suggest that while Boise's educational landscape has many bright spots, there is still work to be done to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the city.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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