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Best 83687 Idaho Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,777 students in 83687, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in 83687, ID are Desert Springs Elementary School, Birch Elementary School and Ridgevue High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83687 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83687, ID have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83687, ID Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Springs Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18178 Santa Ana Avenue
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-1555
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Birch Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6900 Birch Lane
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 461-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Ridgevue High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18800 Madison Road
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 453-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,640 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
East Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18408 Northside Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-6929
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sage Valley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18070 Santa Ana Avenue
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4919
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Idaho Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1220 5th Street North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 463-4324
Gr: PK-12 | 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Columbia High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 South Happy Valley Road
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0571
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2824 East Powerline Road
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4629
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Nampa Online Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3313 Parkridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Park Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3313 Parkridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4622
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Jcc - Nampa
Alternative School
1650 11th Avenue North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 465-8443
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 83687, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in 83687, ID include Desert Springs Elementary School, Birch Elementary School and Ridgevue High School.
How many public schools are located in 83687?
12 public schools are located in 83687.
What is the racial composition of students in 83687?
83687 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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