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Best Boise County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Basin Elementary School, Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School and Horseshoe Bend 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 35% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 North Elk Creek Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Garden Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1053 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Lowman Elementary School
3484 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Gr: PK-6 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Boise County, ID

Boise County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Garden Valley Junior Senior High School (Closed 2005)
Po Box 710
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Horseshoe Bend High School (Closed 2005)
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Horseshoe Bend Middle School (Closed 2005)
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Ichs Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
100 Centerville Rd
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Gr: 9-12

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 Basin Elementary School, Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School and Horseshoe Bend 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?

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