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Best 83642 Idaho Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 13,014 students in 83642, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83642, ID are Gem Prep Online School, Compass Public Charter School and Idaho Fine Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 83642 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 83642, ID have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83642, ID Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gem Prep Online School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2750 East Gala Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Gr: PK-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: K-12 | 1,224 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
915 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2051 West Mcmillan Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4285
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2100 East Leigh Field Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Siena Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2870 East Rome Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4370
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4600 West Gondola Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5225 South Howry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4432
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Victory Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
920 West Kodiak Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4443
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Mary Mcpherson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1050 East Amity Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Silver Trail Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2950 West Mason Creek Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 472-9731
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1155 North Deer Creek Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Peregrine Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1860 Waltman Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-1384
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4141 East Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2950 North Naomi
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1035 Northwest 1st Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4335
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1507 West 8th Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1818.
Idaho Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Gr: K-12 | 1,541 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1919.
Village Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3006 East Goldstone Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 336-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Virtual School House
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1303 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5079
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Rebound School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 East Watertower Street S1
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2222.
Crossroads Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
650 North Nola
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4275
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Ada Professional-technical Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
1900 West Pine
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Gr: 10-12
Compass Public Charter School Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1422 S. Tech Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Riverside Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 83642, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83642, ID include Gem Prep Online School, Compass Public Charter School and Idaho Fine Arts Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 83642?
22 public elementary schools are located in 83642.
What is the racial composition of students in 83642?
83642 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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