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Best Idaho Alternative Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 alternative public charter schools serving 2,972 students in Idaho.

The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Idaho are Insight School Of Idaho, Idaho Connects Online Alternative School and Empower Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Idaho alternative public charter schools have an score of 8% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and score of 34% (versus the 59% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Idaho (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Insight School Of Idaho

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
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1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559

Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #22.

Idaho Connects Online Alternative School

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
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12639 Explorer Drive Suite 18
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668

Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #33.

Empower Connections Academy

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
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9550 Bethel Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 332-6800

Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #44.

Elevate Academy

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
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114 W. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800

Gr: 6-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: n/an/a

Cardinal Academy

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9492 West Emerald Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 918-1693

Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: n/an/a

Elevate Academy East Idaho

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1873 North Walton Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 504-0130

Gr: 6-10 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: n/an/a

Elevate Academy Nampa

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Charter School

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11425 Orchard Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283

Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: n/an/a

Elevate Academy North

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3716 Killdeer Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800

Gr: 6-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: n/an/a

Promise Academy

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Charter School

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28371 El Paso Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 332-6800

Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Idaho?

The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Idaho include Insight School Of Idaho, Idaho Connects Online Alternative School and Empower Connections Academy.

How many alternative public charter schools are located in Idaho?

12 alternative public charter schools are located in Idaho.

What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?

Idaho alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).