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Best 83686 Idaho Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,563 students in 83686, ID (there are 3 private schools, serving 139 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 83686, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 83686, ID are Victory Charter School, Legacy Charter School and Liberty Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83686 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83686, ID have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83686, ID Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Victory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9779 Kris Jensen Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 442-9400
Gr: PK-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Legacy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4015 South Legacy Way
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-0947
Gr: K-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9955 Kris Jensen Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-7952
Gr: PK-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Lake Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
615 Burke Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4626
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Southside Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Owyhee Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 West Iowa
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4616
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Skyview High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1303 East Greenhurst
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0561
Gr: 9-12 | 1,146 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
South Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
229 West Greenhurst Road
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Nampa Senior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
203 Lake Lowell Avenue
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0551
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 West Roosevelt
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Iowa Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
626 Iowa
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4621
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
New Horizon Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3313 Park Ridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1521 East Sherman Avenue
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4628
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
East Valley Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4085 East Greenhurst Road
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4760
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Pathways In Education Nampa
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Holly Street
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 505-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Union High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
506 Fletcher Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0559
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Idaho Center Of Advanced Technology
Vocational School
1303 East Greenhurst
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 465-2700
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nampa Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
1701 Discovery Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0560
Gr: PK | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 83686, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in 83686, ID include Victory Charter School, Legacy Charter School and Liberty Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 83686?
18 public schools are located in 83686.
What percentage of students in 83686 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 83686 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83686?
83686 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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