For the 2025 school year, there are 22 magnet public schools serving 11,005 students in Idaho.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Idaho are Renaissance High School, Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities and Galileo Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Schools in Idaho (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1307 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
311 North 9th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2822
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2822
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Galileo Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4735 West Saguaro Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Gr: PK-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13255 West Mcmillian Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4100
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12311 West Braddock Drive
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-2150
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4990 North Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1825 Chateau Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4430
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4430
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Eagle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
475 North Eagle Road
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 855-4365
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 855-4365
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Christine Donnell School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7075 South Five Mile Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4364
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4364
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Summerwind Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3675 North Jullion Way
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Ramsey Magnet School Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
West 1351 Kathleen Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-2010
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 East Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Fernan Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 North 21st
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2659
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2659
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Compass Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
955 Garfield Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7720
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7720
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1717.
Lakes Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 North 15th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-4544
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-4544
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1818.
Mountain Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Princess Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 552-0866
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 552-0866
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1919.
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Woodside Elementary Lane
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
New Horizon Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3313 Park Ridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Gr: PK-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
A H Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 West Anderson Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7602
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7602
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Treasure Valley Math/science
Magnet School
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Gr: 4-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Idaho?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Idaho include Renaissance High School, Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities and Galileo Stem Academy.
How many magnet public schools are located in Idaho?
22 magnet public schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho magnet public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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