2024 Best Schools in Boise

• Boise, ID•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  94 reviews

Alum: I transferred to Riverstone in my junior year and the community welcomed me right in. Even before I entered the school year, I was connected with a "buddy" and I started to exchange emails with her to chat about classes and etc., which became a great way for me to learn about Riverstone. I was one of the very first residents at the dorm, which is a beautifully renovated complex on the River Street. Our dorm parents of the time, Margaret and Mary, were extremely caring. I really enjoyed the experience of living with kids from all over the world and learning about their cultures and experiences. The academics at Riverstone was definitely challenging and the faculty there were top-notched. The IB program was the hardest thing that I have ever done and it truly prepared me for college. When I started my freshman year at BU, classes felt relevantly easy, or that I would have the tools and capabilities to learn. Overall, I really couldn't thank Riverstone enough for everything!... Read 94 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 420

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  331 reviews

Senior: Renaissance High is an excellent school for academically-motivated students. From the renowned International Baccalaureate program to the ISU AA program, students have the full support behind them of everybody from faculty to administration. There is not a better Idaho high school for college preparation! Renaissance also has great facilities - it is designed to reflect many aspects of a college with open ceilings and tables+chairs throughout. With that said, Renaissance is not without its flaws. Some are turned off by the lack of athletics at RHS, which is understandable. The school allows student athletes to compete with their boundary schools, but it's simply a different experience than the other athletes. The culture at RHS is very, very progressive and some may not be comfortable with that aspect either. Some students report feeling left out or even disliked if they do not fit in with this culture. It is something to consider. Hope this helps!... Read 331 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 682

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  172 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 172 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 192

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Boise Independent School District, ID•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  433 reviews

Alum: My years at Boise High were interesting to say the least. Sophomore year it was still considered peak covid and we had hyrbid schedules until the 4th quarter. Junior year was everyone together and finally no masks at 4th quarter. SENIOR YEAR WAS NORMAL which I was ecstatic about. The teachers were great and we all did the best we could with what we had. In my three years I have felt welcomed by every teacher and got along with everyone. Gossip spread fast given it’s highschool but it never really affected people too much. The dances were very fun and no one had a student section like ours despite us not being the greatest at sports. Regardless of that the school spirit was INSANE and it was just amazing to be around. One thing I would say I would like to see change is there should be more students involved in student council and not just have members of stuco win and do everything all the time. Other than that I loved it there! I’ve made memories to last a lifetime #bravetothegrave... Read 433 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,509

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• 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 4.07 out of 5  54 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 54 reviews

• grade A

• Students 196

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Boise Independent School District, ID•

• 10-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  322 reviews

Senior: Timberline has given me a great high school experience. I love the programs they have to offer. I love the students here - I love the teachers - I love the size - it's all perfect! The sports programs are both fun to be a part of and be to be spectators at. The music programs are top notch as well! The only think I would like to change is the sense of community. I would love to make clubs more interactive and have more opportunities to bring the student body together.... Read 322 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,417

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• 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

• Boise Independent School District, ID•

• 7-9

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  9 reviews

Senior: For a relatively brand-new school when I attended, I loved the facilities, staff, teachers, and resources. Having a huge library and plenty of space outside to stretch our legs helped keep my fellow peers and I in check when we had rigorous classes throughout the day. I loved this school and would highly recommend anyone in Boise to send their 7th-9th grader here. Attended 2013-2016!... Read 9 reviews

• grade A

• Students 650

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Boise Independent School District, ID•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: We have been very impressed as parents who move from the private school that is ranked #1... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 280

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Boise Independent School District, ID•

• PK, K-6

• grade A

• Students 267

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 491

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Boise Independent School District, ID•

• PK, K-6

• grade A

• Students 276

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  6 reviews

High School Senior: I loved my overall experience at Heritage Middle School. The school is very unique in that, there is very little bullying and everyone gets along. The administrators and teachers make sure that everyone is treated fairly. I could really tell that the teachers truly cared about their students and always took extra time to make sure their students were understanding the concepts. I would definitely choose this school again if I could do it all over because I learned a lot there and I made life lasting friends.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,041

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Boise Independent School District, ID•

• 7-9

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  Rating 2.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: My child is absolutely loving North JH, all of her teachers are phenomenal, and her grades are better than her elementary grades! If you have the opportunity to get your kid into North, take it!... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 948

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 295

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 647

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  4 reviews

High School Senior: I loved my experience in middle school!... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 865

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Andrus Elementary has one of the few Gifted and Talented magnet programs in the State. It is an incredible program for those children that qualify. The award winning elementary music program is rare for our state. The music teacher is extraordinary and one of the best parts of the school. Andrus is also one of the few elementary schools that have an orchestra. The administration has had a great deal of turnover the past few years but, the teachers remain consistent for the most part. The parking lot is a bit difficult to maneuver. The school certainly could have been set up better geographically but the caring and loving staff makeup for that flaw. The PTA is top notch & parent involvement is high. After having 4 of my 5 children attend Andrus, I have found they are well prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond. Overall, I would highly recommend this school as a safe, welcoming, and educationally sound learning environment for children.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 464

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Freshman: As a student of Victory Middle School for 3 years, and I can honestly say that I LOVED my experience. The teachers aren't afraid to get close to their students and are always willing to help out. They also have many different opportunities for students to help them grow. There are classes to both help you improve when you struggle, as well as advanced and honors classes to challenge you and prepare you for not just high school, but college. Plus, the music courses are so fun. I was in choir for 3 years and my teacher was supportive of everyone, quirky, helpful, supportive, and one of my favorite teachers. Also, the students are great. Everyone is kind, and friendly and is willing to help out a peer. This school was amazing! I owe thanks to all the teachers at this school that I was close to because they helped prepare me for the high school that I was fortunate to attend. I recommend this middle to ANYONE! At this school, you never have to be afraid of who you want to be.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 982

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• PK, K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 729

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Boise Independent School District, ID•

• PK, K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 278

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Boise Independent School District, ID•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: Everyone is very nice, and it comes with montesorri classes. All the teachers are very friendly with their students, and give them a lot of freedom!... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 431

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Boise Independent School District, ID•

• PK, K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 621

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1