For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 3,546 students in 83642, ID.
The top ranked public charter schools in 83642, ID are Compass Public Charter School, Gem Prep Online School and Idaho Technical Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 83642 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 61% statewide average). Charter schools in 83642, ID have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83642, ID Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Grades: K-12
| 1,224 students
Rank: #22.
Gem Prep Online School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 East Gala Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Grades: PK-12
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Idaho Technical Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 15
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 917-2420
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 917-2420
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #44.
Idaho Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Grades: K-12
| 1,541 students
Rank: #55.
Insight School Of Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #66.
Village Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3006 East Goldstone Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 336-2000
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 336-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 70 students
83642, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ada Professional-technical Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
1900 West Pine
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
1422 S. Tech Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Riverside Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 83642, ID?
The top ranked public charter schools in 83642, ID include Compass Public Charter School, Gem Prep Online School and Idaho Technical Career Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 83642?
6 public charter schools are located in 83642.
What is the racial composition of students in 83642?
83642 public charter schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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