A quality education forms the foundation for a prosperous future, and the role of school districts in providing exceptional learning opportunities cannot be overstated. In Idaho, several school districts stand out for their commitment to academic excellence, student achievement, and comprehensive educational programs.
This article presents a comprehensive list of the top 9 best school districts in Idaho, based on factors such as student population, teacher-student ratio, graduation rates, standardized test scores, college placements, and per-student spending.
Top 9 Best School Districts in Idaho
- Coeur d'Alene School District
- Boise School District
- West Ada School District
- Meridian Joint School District
- Twin Falls School District
- Pocatello/Chubbuck School District
- Moscow School District
- Madison School District
- Bonneville Joint School District
Coeur d'Alene School District
- Total number of students: Approximately 10,000
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:17
- High graduation rate: 92%
- Average SAT score: 1100
- Average ACT score: 24
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: University of Idaho, Boise State University, Gonzaga University
- Amount spent per student: $8,500
Boise School District
- Total number of students: Over 25,000
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:18
- High graduation rate: 95%
- Average SAT score: 1200
- Average ACT score: 26
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: Idaho State University, University of Idaho, Boise State University
- Amount spent per student: $9,500
West Ada School District
- Total number of students: More than 40,000
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:19
- High graduation rate: 91%
- Average SAT score: 1150
- Average ACT score: 25
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: Boise State University, University of Idaho, Idaho State University
- Amount spent per student: $8,000
Meridian Joint School District
- Total number of students: Around 40,000
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:20
- High graduation rate: 94%
- Average SAT score: 1180
- Average ACT score: 25
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: Boise State University, University of Idaho, Idaho State University
- Amount spent per student: $8,500
Twin Falls School District
- Total number of students: Approximately 9,000
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:17
- High graduation rate: 93%
- Average SAT score: 1120
- Average ACT score: 24
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: Idaho State University, Boise State University, College of Southern Idaho
- Amount spent per student: $8,000
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District
- Total number of students: Around 12,000
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:16
- High graduation rate: 90%
- Average SAT score: 1080
- Average ACT score: 23
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: Idaho State University, Brigham Young University-Idaho, University of Idaho
- Amount spent per student: $8,500
Moscow School District
- Total number of students: Approximately 3,000
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:15
- High graduation rate: 96%
- Average SAT score: 1250
- Average ACT score: 27
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: University of Idaho, Washington State University, Boise State University
- Amount spent per student: $9,000
Madison School District
- Total number of students: Over 7,000
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:18
- High graduation rate: 95%
- Average SAT score: 1200
- Average ACT score: 26
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: Brigham Young University-Idaho, Idaho State University, University of Idaho
- Amount spent per student: $8,500
Bonneville Joint School District
- Total number of students: More than 13,000
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:17
- High graduation rate: 92%
- Average SAT score: 1120
- Average ACT score: 24
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: Brigham Young University-Idaho, Idaho State University, University of Idaho
- Amount spent per student: $8,000
