For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 939 students in Bingham County, ID.
The top ranked public charter schools in Bingham County, ID are Bingham Academy, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School and Blackfoot Charter Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bingham County, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 61% statewide average). Charter schools in Bingham County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bingham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bingham Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Parkway Drive #18, Rivers
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #22.
Idaho Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 N 550 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-9913
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-9913
Grades: K-9
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Blackfoot Charter Community
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
92 North 415 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34 South Hi-line Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-1734
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-1734
Grades: K-7
| 116 students
Bingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8800
Grades: K-8
| 236 students
460 York Drive
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8834
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8834
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
1506 West 560 South
Pingree, ID 83262
(208) 684-9696
Pingree, ID 83262
(208) 684-9696
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Irving Kindergarten Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
440 W Judicial Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
200 East Fir Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5623
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5623
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
State Hospital South (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
E Alice St
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
Summit Academy (Alternative School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
645 Mitchell Rd
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Grades: 7-8
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Bingham County, ID?
The top ranked public charter schools in Bingham County, ID include Bingham Academy, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School and Blackfoot Charter Community.
How many public charter schools are located in Bingham County?
4 public charter schools are located in Bingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bingham County?
Bingham County public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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