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Best 83704 Idaho Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,749 students in 83704, ID (there are 5 private schools, serving 954 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 83704, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 83704, ID are Summerwind Stem Academy, Mountain View Elementary School and Valley View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83704 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83704, ID have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83704, ID Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summerwind Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3675 North Jullion Way
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 Cabarton Lane
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3555 North Milwaukee Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-6370
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Capital Senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8055 Goddard Road
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4490
Gr: 9-12 | 1,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Fairmont Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 North Cole Road
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4790
Gr: 7-9 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 North Mitchell
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-5170
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Morley Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7701 West Northview Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4610
Gr: PK-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Ada County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
6300 Denton Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4150
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 83704, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in 83704, ID include Summerwind Stem Academy, Mountain View Elementary School and Valley View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 83704?
9 public schools are located in 83704.
What percentage of students in 83704 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 83704 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83704?
83704 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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