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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
September 19, 2025
Terrible experience at this school. It was amazing five years ago, but then the good teachers retired and left the teachers that are only there for money. They refuse to help kids that might need a... More
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Westside Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
September 18, 2025
As the parent of a kindergartner, I trusted Summerwind STEM Academy to provide a safe and supervised learning environment. That trust was broken when my 5-year-old son experienced multiple incidents... More
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Summerwind Math & Science
Parent / Guardian
September 18, 2025
This school is unsafe and pretends like kids aren't being bullied. The principal is the worst as she also allows children to wonder and find their way to class.
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Meridian Elementary School