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Best 83713 Idaho Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,485 students in 83713, ID (there are 3 private schools, serving 174 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 83713, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 83713, ID are Pioneer School Of The Arts, Cecil D Andrus Elementary School and Lowell Scott Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83713 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83713, ID have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83713, ID Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13255 West Mcmillian Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Cecil D Andrus Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6100 Park Meadow Drive
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 939-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Lowell Scott Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13600 West Mcmillan Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11851 Musket Drive
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4190
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Centennial High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12400 West Mcmillan Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,743 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Mcmillan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10901 Mcmillan
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4475
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Joplin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12081 West Demeyer Street
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4345
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Ustick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12435 West Ustick Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
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: n/an/a
Flyers Center
12081 West Demeyer Street
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-5 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 83713, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in 83713, ID include Pioneer School Of The Arts, Cecil D Andrus Elementary School and Lowell Scott Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 83713?
12 public schools are located in 83713.
What percentage of students in 83713 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 83713 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83713?
83713 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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