2020 Best Charter Schools in the Boise AreaAbout this List

Falcon Ridge Public Charter School

• Public School
• Kuna, ID
• K-8
• 1 review

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.
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• A

• 274 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Meridian Medical Arts Charter School

• West Ada School District, ID
• 9-12
• 144 reviews

Freshman: This school is fantastic. If you are looking for a way to excel in education an better your future, this school is right for you. As a freshman we are currently making pristine resumes. We learn many essential tools for life. For instance, we learn interviewing skills and presentation skills. We also learn to dress to impress, the dress code executes this. As well as, we dress in professional clothing. The homework load isn’t as horrible as everyone says. If you manage your time well and get things done it is quite easy. The teachers there are phenomenal, they are always there to help and provide to their students. They are willing to go above and beyond. However, the food in this district of Westada is terrible, I would recommend bringing lunch as a freshman or until you can drive and leave campus. We have refrigerators and microwaves for the students to use. Overall, the school is amazing in preparing students with credits, and skills for college and the adult world.
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• A

• 193 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Anser Charter School

• Boise Independent School District, ID
• PK, K-8

• A

• 368 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Legacy Charter School

• Public School
• Nampa, ID
• K-8

• A

• 312 Students
• 29:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Liberty Charter School

• Public School
• Nampa, ID
• PK, K-12
• 51 reviews

Niche User: The school is awesome! I loved going to Liberty as a foreign exchange student from Bangladesh! It has provided me with so many new opportunities to explore, and engage in a rather interactive academic curriculum than the one I used to have in Bangladesh. Love the teacher faculty and administration, and how involved they are in each student's life enabling them to flourish more. Their valuable guidance helps them to access their full potential as well as utilize them in a tremendous way! I LOVE Ms. Larson for how cooperative she's been towards me as I was trying to cope with the entirely new system of education. A HUGE thanks to the teachers for being so patient answering all my noob questions! Overall, I just LOVE the school for how warm, welcoming, and caring, each and every one of them are. The way they so graciously open their arms towards the foreign exchange students from all around the world, every school year, paints a picture of how open minded they are towards diversity.
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• A

• 417 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Victory Charter School

• Public School
• Nampa, ID
• PK, K-12
• 56 reviews

Senior: Victory Charter School offers an advanced education and accelerated learning for the students that push themselves to excel. The teachers are all very educated and experienced, and the classes are small (about 30 students per grade level.) It offers a wide range of College class programs, as many of the teachers are cojunct professors at either BSU, U of I, NNU, or CWI. The material is roughly a year ahead of every public school in Idaho, and is challenging, but manageable. There are a host of extra curricular activities that make student involvement that more enjoyable. To top it off, Victory Charter is within a 3 min walk of her sister school Liberty Charter, which offers a complete set of other classes and activities to share between the schools. We are a 1A school, and our Aca Deca and Track teams make it to state every year! That is what makes Victory a school of excellence.
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• A-

• 403 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rolling Hills Public Charter School

• Public School
• Boise, ID
• K-8

• A-

• 260 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Thomas Jefferson Charter School

• Vallivue School District, ID
• K-12
• 56 reviews

Alum: While small and with limited resources pertaining to sports and extracurriculars, the education that can be received is one of the best. If you put in the work, you'll be more than prepared for college. The teachers care about you, want to work with you to help you succeed. The counselor is fantastic as well; she'll do everything she can to help you either get to college, graduate, or just get to the next day.
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• A-

• 377 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Compass Public Charter School Junior/Senior High School

• Compass Public Charter School, ID
• 7-12

• A-

• 361 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sage International Charter School

• Public School
• Boise, ID
• K-12
• 32 reviews

Parent: It is a small school, K through 12 so kids know most staff, faculty and students. Rigorous IB curriculum, which helps kids be ready for college. It is inquiry based so kids are engaged. Outdoor expeditions are offered as well. It does not rely on standard tests. Kids are encouraged to discover who they are and their place in the world.
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• A-

• 1,000 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Meridian Technical Charter High School

• West Ada School District, ID
• 9-12
• 39 reviews

Junior: I have been very happy with my time at MTCHS. I have learned a lot about technology and computer science and can't wait to continue my high school career! The teachers are very knowledgeable and are able to provide one-on-one learning help due to the low number of enrolled students (200). The school community is similarly affected by the small class size: you quickly become friends with everybody in your grade level, and many others outside of it as well. :)
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• A-

• 202 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Star Public Charter School

• West Ada School District, ID
• K-12
• 34 reviews

Parent: North Star is a wonderful school filled with exceptional teachers, principles, and other staff truly committed to seeing their kids succeed. A few years ago my son was blessed enough to make his way off of the lottery waiting list and was offered a spot in the 1st grade. Walking into this school literally felt like a breath of fresh air when compared to his prior school. Everyone we met on our tour that first day was very helpful and welcoming. All the staff had a genuine smile on their face and I could feel that they were happy to be there. Such a pleasant surprise!
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• A-

• 987 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vision Charter School

• Public School
• Caldwell, ID
• K-12
• 55 reviews

Junior: I have been going to Vision Charter School since fifth grade and I am now a junior. I think that Vision has created an environment that is not present in many schools. The atmosphere is very friendly, open, and accepting because of the invested teachers and staff. Most of the students also mimic the small school atmosphere and I have never felt like I have needed to defend myself against any negative attitudes or actions of other students. While there are not as many clubs and sports because it is a small school, the students are still provided with many ways to be involved. The academics are also at a very high level as the teachers take time to make sure each student is trying their best. The school also offers so many Dual Credit classes that we can receive an associate degree by the time we graduate from high school if we chose. Overall, I have loved going to the school.
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• B+

• 697 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Idaho Arts Charter School

• Nampa School District, ID
• PK, K-12
• 123 reviews

Junior: I’ve been going to this school for a long time now, and I can say that the teachers there really care about the education and well being of their students. It’s a nicely sized school that is fairly close with another and students care about others well being. It’s a good place to express any artistic abilities as well. There is dance classes with a studio, and art studio with many supplies, band and orchestra, and rock band group, and a great drama department. If your kid feels out of place, Idaho Arts will make them feel like they belong.
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• B+

• 1,122 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Compass Public Charter School

• Compass Public Charter School, ID
• K-12
• 62 reviews

Senior: The teachers not only care about the students' education but about the lives of the students as well. They continually make the effort to get to know the students, ultimately building a strong and safe community. If an issue is occurring, the teachers are willing to help where needed, whether that bringing it up to administration, giving sound advice, or just listening to the student and the issue at hand. The teachers are what make the school. The teachers' continual encouragement has greatly affected the school community and culture in a positive and uplifting way, by creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere.
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• B

• 556 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Village Charter School

• Public School
• Boise, ID
• PK, K-8

• B-

• 436 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gem Prep: Nampa

• Nampa School District, ID
• K-6

• C+

• 290 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Four Rivers Community School

• Public School
• Ontario, OR
• K-10
• 5 reviews

Senior: My experience at Four Rivers Community school has been great. This school is perfect if you want to continue your education at college or a university. The teachers are one-on-one with each and every student. They are very helpful, they always think ahead to give a head start to each student their college goals.
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• C

• 305 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Heritage Community Charter School

• Public School
• Caldwell, ID
• K-8
• 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!
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• C-

• 513 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

McKenna Montessori

• Richard McKenna Charter High School, ID
• K-3

• NG

• 71 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio