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Best 83605 Idaho Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,554 students in 83605, ID (there are 4 private schools, serving 405 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 83605, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 83605, ID are Thomas Jefferson Charter, Vision Charter School and Skyway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83605 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83605, ID have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83605, ID Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1209 Adam Smith Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-8772
Gr: K-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Vision Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19291 Ward Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-9220
Gr: K-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Skyway Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19430 Ward Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-0445
Gr: PK-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Mosaics Public School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 Lincoln Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Summitvue Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Smeed Parkway
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 East Linden
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3313
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Syringa Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Willow Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3305
Gr: 7-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Caldwell Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 South Indiana
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3304
Gr: 9-12 | 1,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 Laster Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3345
Gr: PK-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3115 Marble Front Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3326
Gr: PK-4 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Heritage Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1803 East Ustick Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 453-8070
Gr: K-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3311 South 10th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3309
Gr: 5-6 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2918 Washington Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3317
Gr: PK-4 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Sacajawea Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1710 North Illinois
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3333
Gr: K-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Elevate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
114 W. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Canyon Springs High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
516 North 11th Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy East Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
1873 North Walton Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 504-0130
Gr: 6-10 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy Nampa
Alternative School
Charter School
11425 Orchard Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy North
Alternative School
Charter School
3716 Killdeer Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
222 12th Ave N
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-7240
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 83605, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in 83605, ID include Thomas Jefferson Charter, Vision Charter School and Skyway Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 83605?
20 public schools are located in 83605.
What percentage of students in 83605 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 83605 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83605?
83605 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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