For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,479 students in Hayden, ID (there are , serving 462 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Hayden, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hayden, ID are Hayden Meadows Elementary School, Atlas Elementary School and Hayden Canyon Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayden, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Hayden have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Hayden, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayden Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 East Hayden Avenue
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-5006
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-5006
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Atlas Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 West Honeysuckle
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 762-0626
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 762-0626
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Hayden Canyon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13732 North Government Way
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 332-6800
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Hayden, Idaho 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hayden Kinder Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
311 N 10th St
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-3851
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-3851
Gr: PK-K | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hayden, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Hayden, ID include Hayden Meadows Elementary School, Atlas Elementary School and Hayden Canyon Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Hayden?
3 public schools are located in Hayden.
What percentage of students in Hayden go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Hayden are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hayden?
Hayden public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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