Summary:
Zip code 83714 is served by 8 schools—7 elementary-level schools (including K-8 charters) and 1 middle school—educating 2,844 students across a mix of Boise Independent District schools and public charter schools. There are no high schools in the area, so older students must leave the zip code for high school.
Hidden Springs Elementary stands out as the clear academic leader, ranking 19th out of 346 Idaho elementary schools with a 5-star rating and proficiency rates well above state averages in math (75.8%), English language arts (73.8%), and science (69.7%). Idaho Novus Classical Academy is also a strong choice, ranking 113th with particularly impressive 7th grade ELA scores at 85.1% proficiency. Future Public School is one of the most interesting stories in the area: despite having the highest free/reduced lunch rate (46.54%), it exceeds state averages in all subjects and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 9.6%, showing that high poverty does not prevent strong outcomes. Rolling Hills Public Charter also performed well in its most recent data, though it is missing 2025-2026 rankings.
However, outcomes vary dramatically within the zip code. The gap between Hidden Springs Elementary and Shadow Hills Elementary is stark—both are Boise Independent District schools, yet math proficiency differs by 37 points. Riverglen Junior High School, the area's only middle school, is a concern with a 26.6% chronic absenteeism rate (nearly double the state average) and the lowest math proficiency in the zip code. Several schools show strong early-grade performance that declines by middle school, suggesting a difficult transition period. With no high school in 83714, families should consider how each school's outcomes—and the notable gap between top and bottom performers—fit their child's needs.
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