Best 83716 Idaho Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,150 students in 83716, ID (there are 1 private school, serving 416 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 83716, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 83716, ID are Trail Wind Elementary School, East Junior High School and Les Bois Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83716 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83716, ID have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83716, ID Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trail Wind Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 East Lake Forest Drive
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 854-6320
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
East Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5600 East Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 854-4730
Gr: 7-9 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Les Bois Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4150 East Grand Forest Drive
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 854-5340
Gr: 6-9 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
3302 South Barnside Way
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 854-6680
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 83716, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in 83716, ID include Trail Wind Elementary School, East Junior High School and Les Bois Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 83716?
4 public schools are located in 83716.
What percentage of students in 83716 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 83716 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83716?
83716 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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