For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 676 students in Boise County, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Boise County, ID are Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School, Horseshoe Bend Elementary School and Basin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boise County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Boise County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Boise County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Rank: #33.
Basin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Elk Creek Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Garden Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1053 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Grades: PK-12
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
3484 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Grades: PK-6
| 3 students
Boise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 710
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Grades: 6-12
| 155 students
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Ichs Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
100 Centerville Rd
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Boise County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Boise County, ID include Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School, Horseshoe Bend Elementary School and Basin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Boise County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Boise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boise County?
Boise County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Boise County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Boise County include: Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School vs. Garden Valley School, Garden Valley School vs. Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School
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