For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,132 students in 83402, ID.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 83402, ID are Alturas International Academy and American Heritage Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 83402 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 83402, ID have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83402, ID Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alturas International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 North Ridge Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 522-5145
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 522-5145
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
American Heritage Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1736 South 35th West
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 529-6570
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 529-6570
Gr: K-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 83402, ID?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 83402, ID include Alturas International Academy and American Heritage Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 83402?
2 public charter schools are located in 83402.
What is the racial composition of students in 83402?
83402 public charter schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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