2023 Best Schools in Nampa

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  317 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 317 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 713

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• 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 274

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  166 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 166 reviews

• grade A

• Students 195

• 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 396

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Boise Independent School District, ID•

• PK, K-6

• grade A

• Students 176

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Boise, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  41 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 41 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,062

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• 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

• Students 365

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  53 reviews

Senior: At Meridian Technical Charter High School, I have learned so much. I was able to easily take dual credit classes, learn at a fast pace, and be prepared for a career in Computer Science! This school prepared me for college and a job through many college readiness classes and internship opportunities that I would not have been able to earn before. Would definitely recommend this high school to incoming freshmen in Meridian!... Read 53 reviews

• grade A

• Students 202

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Boise, ID•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  224 reviews

Senior: I made great friends here and got lost of academic support from great teachers! I have attended this school all four years of high school. They offer many AP classes and have strong athletic programs, although support for the arts could definitely be better. This is definitely a competitive school academically, and you have to work hard for your grades. Lots of events and clubs are here to get involved in.... Read 224 reviews

• grade A

• Students 946

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 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 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 874

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Nampa, ID•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 276

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 279

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Eagle, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  42 reviews

Alum: It is a bit smaller than public schools. Also, people say there are couple other schools in the Boise Metropolitan area that are STEM, etc., that are better. Yet our school continues to outperform every school in the Boise Valley area with a population approaching a million. According to Newsweek, #1 in the Boise Area, #2 in the state of Idaho, #46 nationwide amongst charter schools and 173rd in the entire United States. The school is an International Business School (IBS). They start preparing them in elementary school to be ready when they get the 6th grade they are actually learning 7th grade material. This allows them to work on their senior projects, for instance building web pages for a business and taking college level classes. The teachers and staff have a great relationship with the students. They have smaller team sports. However, if good enough, you can play with the public school a short drive from the school. Small sacrifice for a great education. GO HUSKIES!... Read 42 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 969

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Nampa, ID•

• Public School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.54 out of 5  67 reviews

Junior: I absolutely love my school! It is a challenging and engaging school full of teachers concerned for their student's success. My school is geared towards advanced learning and success, not to mention the amazing environment! This school is truly amazing!... Read 67 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 364

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• PK, K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 659

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Meridian, ID•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  93 reviews

Parent: Ambrose has been an incredible blessing to our family over the last nine years. Rather than a school we "send our kids to," Ambrose is a partner that comes alongside us in raising our children, both in academics and character. The quantitative data easily demonstrates Ambrose's academic excellence, but it doesn't adequately portray the love of learning that is cultivated by teachers who share their passion for knowledge with the students. Nor do the numbers express the development of character that fosters a "we before me" pursuit. So, yes, my children do love school. Yes, they have been taught to think deeply and speak well. And, yes, sometimes they do have to work hard in order to learn how to do hard things. But, more importantly, they have been surrounded by a community of supporting friends and loving teachers along their journey towards truth, beauty and goodness.... Read 93 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 594

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Caldwell, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  66 reviews

Parent: Vision Charter is amazing! They have teachers and staff that care about the students! The teachers are friendly, kind, and willing to go above and beyond for their kids! Vision offers kids the ability to graduate with an AAS as well as a high school diploma. They have started a sports program with baseball, basketball, tennis, swim team, and softball. I highly recommend Vision Charter School and wouldn’t think of Sending my kids anywhere else!... Read 66 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 714

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 361

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

• grade A minus

• Students 709

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 648

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Vallivue School District, ID•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 571

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Meridian, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  80 reviews

Sophomore: I've had rough experiences with public schools in the past, 3 different schools to be exact. The teachers didn't put much effort into making sure I understood the lessons and the overall environment was pretty toxic. Compass, however, is quite different. A lot of kids don't like the culture at Compass, but I, on the other hand, much prefer it. There is a smaller teacher-to-student ratio, so the teachers can really focus on helping each student and form valuable relationships. The academic requirements are also more rigorous, but I think that just prepares us more for college, or provided better opportunities for those who aren't interested in college.... Read 80 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,213

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: Coming from the view of a part-time substitute teacher who volunteers at in school classrooms on campus (in particular the 7th grade math class my daughter attended in order to learn how Common Core Math was taught); I know from first-hand experience that the school principal, administrative staff, counselors, school nurse, secretaries, teachers, custodians, etc., are super willing and able to assist students one-on-one and in a group setting with academic, social skills, and real life events daily. These adults and students are working on making the learning environment fun, technologically advanced, as well as challenging all at the same time. Their art, music, p.e. and extra curricular programs are top notch in the state and school district. As well as, the PTSO isn't always manned with people able to volunteer but they get enough to handle running a student and parent manned concession stand throughout football, volleyball, wrestling, and basketball seasons in order to help classes (such as music/science) or sports teams to buy equipment or uniforms to make life easier on the families involved!... Read 6 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,025

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Vallivue School District, ID•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 698

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• PK, K-6

• grade B+

• Students 437

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1