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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Idaho at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Idaho offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Idaho
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Joint School District No. 2
39,496 students | MERIDIAN, ID
Grades PK, K-12 | 61 schools -
Boise Independent District
22,809 students | BOISE, ID
Grades PK, K-12 | 53 schools -
Bonneville Joint District
13,778 students | IDAHO FALLS, ID
Grades PK, K-12 | 26 schools -
Nampa School District
13,398 students | NAMPA, ID
Grades PK, K-12 | 28 schools -
Pocatello District
12,259 students | POCATELLO, ID
Grades PK, K-12 | 24 schools
Reviews From Schools in Idaho
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Parent / Guardian
November 04, 2025
Small classes, great Christian environment, loving teachers.
Review for
Watersprings School
Parent / Guardian
November 01, 2025
Don’t believe negative reviews of this school. It’s fabulous! The teachers are incredibly engaged and progressive in instruction.
Amazing school with a big heart!
Review for
Lakes Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
November 01, 2025
For context, I’ve already graduated. I don’t know why you’d pick this school given that there’s not much that stands out. A large portion of the student body here is also involved in marijuana usage.... More
Review for
Centennial High School