For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,358 students in 83705, ID (there are 5 private schools, serving 464 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 83705, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 83705, ID are Hawthorne Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and South Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83705 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83705, ID have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83705, ID Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Targee Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5000
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3615 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5620
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5620
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
South Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Gr: 7-9 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2045 South Pond Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5080
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5080
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Owyhee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3434 Pasadena Drive
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5850
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5850
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1609 South Owyhee Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6580
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6580
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 South Latah Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5260
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5260
Gr: PK-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
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 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 83705, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in 83705, ID include Hawthorne Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and South Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 83705?
8 public schools are located in 83705.
What percentage of students in 83705 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 83705 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83705?
83705 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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