For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 4,023 students in Boise, ID.
The top ranked public charter schools in Boise, ID are Sage International School Of Boise, Inspire Virtual Charter School and Isucceed Virtual High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boise, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 61% statewide average). Charter schools in Boise have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Boise, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sage International School Of Boise
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
457 East Parkcenter Boulevard
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 343-7243
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 343-7243
Gr: K-12 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9550 Bethel Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-4002
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-4002
Gr: K-12 | 1,150 student Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Isucceed Virtual High School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6148 North Discovery Way Suite
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Gr: 7-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Peace Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1845 South Federal Way
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12639 Explorer Drive Suite 18
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Steelhead Way #164
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Isucceed Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6148 North Discovery Way Suite
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Cardinal Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
9492 West Emerald Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 918-1693
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 918-1693
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Boise, Idaho 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Boise Evening School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8051 West Salt Creek Ct
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6700
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
7415 Fairview Avenue
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4610
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4610
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 W Fort Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4860
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4860
Gr: 8-10 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
5007 Franklin Road
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-4900
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Marian Pritchett Memorial School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1617 North 24th
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6830
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6830
Gr: 6-12
6400 Overland Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5580
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5580
Gr: PK-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
911 Mountain Cove Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5650
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Boise, ID?
The top ranked public charter schools in Boise, ID include Sage International School Of Boise, Inspire Virtual Charter School and Isucceed Virtual High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Boise?
8 public charter schools are located in Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in Boise?
Boise public charter schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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