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Best Ada County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public charter schools serving 11,020 students in Ada County, ID. The top-ranked public charter schools in Ada County, ID are Meridian Technical Charter High School, Meridian Medical Arts Charter and North Star Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ada County, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Ada County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Ada County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3800 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1789 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
North Star Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
839 North Linder Road
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-9600
Gr: K-12 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: K-12 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Sage International School Of Boise
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
457 East Parkcenter Boulevard
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 343-7243
Gr: K-12 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Falcon Ridge Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
278 South Ten Mile
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-9228
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Rolling Hills Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8900 Horseshoe Bend Road
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 939-5400
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Doral Academy Of Idaho
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2511 West Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Future Public School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
511 East 43rd Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-3923
Gr: K-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Anser Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
202 East 42nd Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 426-9840
Gr: PK-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Project Impact Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1422 S Tech Lane
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 576-4811
Gr: K-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Insight School Of Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Peace Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1845 South Federal Way
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12639 Explorer Drive Suite 18
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9550 Bethel Court
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
9492 West Emerald Street
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
Rank: n/an/a
Idaho Novus Classical Academy
Charter School
19255 North Mcleod Way
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathways In Education - West Ada
Charter School
965 Ustick Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Ada County, ID?
How many public charter schools are located in Ada County?
24 public charter schools are located in Ada County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ada County?
Ada County public charter schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Ada County are often viewed compared to one another?

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