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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Nampa Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public elementary schools serving 15,493 students in Nampa, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nampa, 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.
Nampa, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nampa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Nampa, ID (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.
Lakevue Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12843 Cirrus Drive
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-1478
Gr: PK-5 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
198 Elementary Lane
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4617
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Lone Star Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11055 Lone Star Road
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4745
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 5th Street South
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4611
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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: #2525.
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
Jcc - Nampa
Alternative School
1650 11th Avenue North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 465-8443
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nampa Academy
Alternative School
28 South Midland Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nampa, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nampa, ID include Victory Charter School, Legacy Charter School and Liberty Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nampa?
28 public elementary schools are located in Nampa.
What is the racial composition of students in Nampa?
Nampa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Nampa are often viewed compared to one another?

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