2024 Best Charter Schools in the Boise Area

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  174 reviews

Junior: I am currently a junior at MMACHS and attending this school has been one of the best decisions I have ever made! The staff and students are amazing people, and to me, they feel like my second family. Everything at MMACHS is amazing, whether it be the academics or the extracurricular activities. Furthermore, this school has provided me with so many opportunities that I wouldn’t have been able to experience if I was at a public Highschool. Overall, I recommend this school for anyone interested, and highly suggest that you research into it if you are interested in health occupations.... Read 174 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 192

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Nampa, ID•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A

• Students 308

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  55 reviews

Senior: I have loved my time at Meridian Technical Charter High School. The small class sizes have made me more confident in myself and my leadership skills. I love being able to have a close relationship with my teachers so they can get to know me as a student. The students are always eager to learn and you get a sense of community within your grade and even people outside of your grade level. Even though it's not your typical high school experience, MTCHS helps you prepare for life after high school. In my experience, my required senior year internship was not only paid, but they also hired me on as an employee when I was finished with my 280 hours. Not many people can say that they were able to get a full time job right out of high school in the field that they want to go into, and I only got that because of the internship program at MTCHS.... Read 55 reviews

• grade A

• Students 196

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Nampa, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  61 reviews

Senior: I've been at Liberty Charter school since 4th grade, and I'll be graduating this week from Liberty. This school has such a great community. Everyday I'm surrounded with teachers, classmates, and friends that make going to school and learning an amazing experience. The rules are a lot stricter here, but they are still reasonable and manageable, and it's all worth it to be part of such a great environment. This school has been one of the major deciding factors in my career choice of becoming an elementary school teacher, hopefully I can go back and work at Liberty some day.... Read 61 reviews

• grade A

• Students 401

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Kuna, ID•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: It is a good school. The small classes make it easy to learn and easy to make friends. I’ve graduated now, but when I was there I loved it. However, since I’ve gone, I’ve heard that there’s been bullying and the rules have gotten stricter. A bad thing about this school is that the rules are very tight and many of them are not important. There was a general feeling of anger towards the faculty because of that. However, the education is exceptional, and I heard that many classes are taught one grade level above what is required. When I was there, they had choir, theater, creative writing, extra math, and PE as their extracurriculars. That was a few years ago, so I expect they’ve expanded or improved on their classes. They have sports, but I’m not sure which ones.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 276

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Boise, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  43 reviews

Parent: We are in our 10th year at Sage and have nothing but wonderful things to say about it. We started in kindergarten, and their IB program provides so much hands-on inquiry-based learning to make school fun for young learners. The teachers are all amazing. There is no school on Fridays, giving students a chance to recoup or catch up on schoolwork, and the teachers and staff have a full day each week to collaborate, prep, and learn. Their middle school and high school programs are rigorous but fair, and do a wonderful job preparing our kids for college, career, and just life in general! They teach kids to be critical thinkers, but also caring and responsible citizens of the world. We love Sage!... Read 43 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,078

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Nampa, ID•

• Public School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  70 reviews

Senior: I would say I have been more than content enough at Victory Charter School. There are many traits to love and to despise. One thing that stands out at Victory is the community. Our community is probably one of the best around the valley. The students get along so well and by the end of the year we become more like family. This also includes the teachers! The teachers are so helpful when it comes to helping students whenever they need or organizing events, even if it means staying at school all day. My school doesn't have many students or teachers, but I think this is why we can grow so close to one another. Nobody is scared to ask questions or ask for extra help, this is why Victory Charter is such a pleasant place. Now don't get me wrong every school has its flaws. Well Victory's is the rules, whether that is no talking in the hauls, strict dress code, or only having off-campus lunch once a quarter. Although you get passed these rules , Victory Charter is an amazing school to attend.... Read 70 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 378

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Vallivue School District, ID•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  63 reviews

Senior: I enjoyed participating with Thomas Jefferson Charter School from Kindergarten through my senior year. I particularly enjoyed the staff's adaptability for each student by providing more difficult and particularly useful skills to use not only for school but for life. This school pushed me to accomplish things I never thought would be possible. I have learned valuable skills and haven't ever felt lost during my transition from High School to college. I personally wouldn't change any of the staff or practices done at this school, and all staff here are very easy to talk to and get in touch with. I would recommend this school to anyone looking to receive a quality schooling experience whether it be for themselves or for their children.... Read 63 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 376

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Nampa, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 2.57 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: With all the uncertainty in the world, I was hesitant to send my first born to school. He wanted to do in-person learning so I looked into all our options from public to private to charter schools. Many of my friends kids attend the Gem Meridian campus and love it so we chose the Gem Nampa location. I’m so glad we did! All the staff genuinely care about all the kids. The school keeps you up to date with all your children’s needs via a free app that’s easy to download to your phone. Staying in touch with your kids teacher and the staff couldn’t be easier! Everyone at GPN is very responsive and absolutely wonderful! Volunteer whenever you want - there’s no secrets at this school. I feel very confident we made a great decision with GPN! Go owls!... Read 7 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 574

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Eagle, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  46 reviews

Senior: North Star is a very tight-knit community that was very scary to walk into halfway through my high school career. However, these students are welcoming to new people as they are used to having exchange students (which is a whole other grand experience in itself). Thought I was meant to be part of the IB Programme, I ended out being in the [obviously less favorable] Capstone Program. North Star is beginning the Business Associates program with all incoming freshmen and students so-forth. Personally, I believe this will be much more beneficial to the students and their future careers!... Read 46 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 962

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Meridian, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  86 reviews

Sophomore: I really enjoy all of the opportunities that Compass provides! They’re APA classes as well as the dual credit classes they offer make it unique compared to other charter schools within the area. I only wish they had more at the school, like more sports and a library that’s accessible for the upper class men as well as the younger students.... Read 86 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,224

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Caldwell, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  73 reviews

Senior: I like the staff, and what the school values. The staff are always kinds, caring to students, and helpful. The teachers are amazing at what they do. The school values the sciences and the arts, has numerous sports and Cross fit programs, and helps connect students with Duel Credit Opportunities. One of the teachers was Idaho Teacher of the Year in 2018. Tuition is free, its a K-12, and I've been going there since 4th grade. I'm graduating soon, and my experience has been nothing but pleasurable. Thanks to the opportunities they gave me, I'm concurrently graduating with my AA in Liberal Arts, and a High School Honors Diploma.... Read 73 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 728

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Boise, ID•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade B+

• Students 242

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Meridian, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 2.81 out of 5  16 reviews

Sophomore: As a current student of GPM I enjoy this school. Many students start their own clubs (with staff permission and leadership) and sports are available to students through there home high school (as such with any other public charter/private schools). I am also a student council member, we put effort into planning events for the student body, such as dances. Students can revived 1:1 help from staff because of small class sizes and the academics are geared towards preparing us for college. If you are a parent looking for a college ready school, this is the place!... Read 16 reviews

• grade B

• Students 574

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Boise School District, ID•

• K-8

• grade B

• Students 411

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Nampa, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  171 reviews

Parent: My son was able to start attending Idaho Arts this year, as a first grader, and I am so glad we waited for him to start public school, allowing this to be his first. As a neuro-divergent child, he has struggled with social interactions and impulse control, despite being academically being advanced. Idaho Arts has challenged him, while also helping him overcome his struggles, embraced his uniqueness, and really helped him grow. He comes home daily, excitedly telling me about his good day at school and when asked what his favorite part of school is, he says it’s all the arts, which he gets to enjoy every day!... Read 171 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 1,270

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Oregon Department of Education, OR•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  10 reviews

Senior: As a student that has attended Four Rivers Community School since kindergarten, I have had the incredible opportunity to grow up learning all of my coursework in both Spanish and English. I have gotten to grow up learning about many different cultures and finding a love for them. As I am in my last year of high school, I have reflected a lot on my education and experience at Four rivers and have found that I truly would not change a single thing. I have gotten to grow up with my classmates by my side and the most amazing teachers helping me achieve my dreams.... Read 10 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 340

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Richard McKenna Charter Schools, ID•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Senior: I really liked my overall experience at Richard McKenna Charter School. As a new student who transferred during my senior year, I met new people and build relationships with the students there. The teachers try their hardest to push and make sure everyone is focused. There are huge values that prepare you for a workplace. In this school you will find everyone has a unique personality. Classmates there are very compassionate and accepting. This school is perfect, but it might not be for some people who like bigger more exciting schools and you really need to have time management, discipline and work efficiently. This school can have important projects and heavy workload especially since seniors have a higher late penalty for late work.... Read 2 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 61

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Boise, ID•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade C+

• Students 254

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Caldwell, ID•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: An amazing school of choice! My children have received a high quality, well-rounded education through the tireless efforts of the wonderful teachers at HCCS. The support and communication from the administrator, office staff, teachers, PTSO gives me great confidence in the school. As other reviewers have noted the test results on this site are not accurate. However, the SDE website shows HCCS’s test scores are very comparable, actually higher, than the local district and this charter schools’ demographics shows the diversity of the Caldwell area. I would highly recommend this school!... Read 4 reviews

• grade C minus

• Students 495

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Caldwell, ID•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade C minus

• Students 479

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Nampa, ID•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Senior: Friendly teachers who do their best to help you graduate and get on top of your education. The education curriculum is a little lacking though.... Read 1 review

• grade C minus

• Students 267

• Student-teacher ratio 30:1

• Richard McKenna Charter Schools, ID•

• K-8

• grade D+

• Students 199

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Meridian, ID•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: We are so grateful as a family to have found Doral Academy. Our daughter is in her 3rd year of going to this school and we have lived every teacher. We have such a sense of community with all the school activities available and all of our different events.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 230

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Fruitland, ID•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade B

• Students 489

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1