For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 4,441 students in Boise, ID.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Boise, ID are Sage International School Of Boise, Peace Valley Charter School and Idaho Connects Online Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boise, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Boise have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Boise, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sage International School Of Boise
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
457 East Parkcenter Boulevard
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 343-7243
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 343-7243
Gr: K-12 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Peace Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1845 South Federal Way
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12639 Explorer Drive Suite 18
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9550 Bethel Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Cardinal Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
9492 West Emerald Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 918-1693
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 918-1693
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Dry Creek Charter School
Charter School
14190 North Tower Creek Avenue
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 332-6800
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Boise, ID?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Boise, ID include Sage International School Of Boise, Peace Valley Charter School and Idaho Connects Online Alternative School.
How many public charter schools are located in Boise?
9 public charter schools are located in Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in Boise?
Boise public charter schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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