For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 808 students in the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Veterans Park are Whittier Elementary School and Taft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 North 29th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6630
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6630
Grades: PK-6
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3722 Anderson Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6181
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6181
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise, ID include Whittier Elementary School and Taft Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise?
the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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