For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,941 students in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Boise Bench are Hawthorne Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Borah Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Targee Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5000
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3615 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5620
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5620
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Borah Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-4370
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-4370
Grades: 9-12
| 1,295 students
Rank: #44.
Owyhee Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3434 Pasadena Drive
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5850
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5850
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Rank: #55.
South Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Grades: 7-9
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2045 South Pond Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5080
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5080
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1609 South Owyhee Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6580
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6580
Grades: PK-6
| 520 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 South Latah Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5260
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5260
Grades: PK-6
| 222 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Peace Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1845 South Federal Way
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Grades: K-8
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ada County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
6300 Denton Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4150
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4150
Grades: 5-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Robert Janss School
Alternative School
1299 North Orchard Street, Sui
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 658-2000
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 658-2000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID include Hawthorne Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Borah Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise?
the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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