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Best Meridian Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 4,256 students in Meridian, ID. The top-ranked public charter schools in Meridian, ID are Meridian Technical Charter High School, Meridian Medical Arts Charter and Gem Prep Online School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meridian, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 61% statewide average). Charter schools in Meridian have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Meridian, ID (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3800 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1789 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Gem Prep Online School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2750 East Gala Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Gr: PK-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: K-12 | 1,224 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Doral Academy Of Idaho
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2511 West Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Idaho Technical Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 15
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 917-2420
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Idaho Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Gr: K-12 | 1,541 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Insight School Of Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Village Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3006 East Goldstone Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 336-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Meridian, Idaho

Meridian, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ada Professional-technical Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
1900 West Pine
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Gr: 10-12
Compass Public Charter School Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1422 S. Tech Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Meridian Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Meridian Night School (Alternative School) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6075 North Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Riverside Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Meridian, ID?
How many public charter schools are located in Meridian?
9 public charter schools are located in Meridian.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian?
Meridian public charter schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?

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