Ada County Public Schools
Ada County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
151
public schools
Total Enrollment
79,677
students
School Districts
25
districts
How to use the Ada County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Idaho; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Ada County has 25 district entries. JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 61 schools.
School records are spread across 10 listed communities. BOISE has the most listed schools, with 77 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 82 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 30 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 27 charter, 13 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
20 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
151
in Ada County
Reported Enrollment
79,677
151 schools reporting
School Districts
25
districts
Charter Schools
27
18% of total
School Level Breakdown
25 School Districts in Ada County
JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY INC.
INSPIRE ACADEMICS INC.
COMPASS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
ISUCCEED VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL INC.
THE SAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BOISE A PUBLIC CHARTER SCH
NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
ANSER OF IDAHO INC.
151 Public Schools in Ada County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 20 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 151 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 | MERIDIAN, 83642Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,462 |
| CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 | BOISE, 83713City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,931 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 | MERIDIAN, 83642Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,917 |
| EAGLE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 | EAGLE, 83616Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,802 |
| MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 | MERIDIAN, 83642Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,783 |
| OWYHEE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 | MERIDIAN, 83646Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,773 |
| KUNA HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | KUNA JOINT DISTRICT | KUNA, 83634Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,736 |
| BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT | BOISE, 83702City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,588 |
| IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY | Profile | IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY INC. | MERIDIAN, 83642Suburb: Large | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 1,493 |
| TIMBERLINE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT | BOISE, 83706City: Midsize | 10–12 | High | 1,398 |
| BORAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT | BOISE, 83709City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,289 |
| COMPASS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL | Profile | COMPASS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC. | MERIDIAN, 83642Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 1,250 |
| CAPITAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT | BOISE, 83704City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,220 |
| INSPIRE VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL | Profile | INSPIRE ACADEMICS INC. | BOISE, 83704City: Midsize | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 1,173 |
| MERIDIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 | MERIDIAN, 83642Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,078 |
| LAKE HAZEL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 | BOISE, 83709Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,065 |
| HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 | MERIDIAN, 83646Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,062 |
| VICTORY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 | MERIDIAN, 83642Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,048 |
| SAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BOISE | Profile | THE SAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BOISE A PUBLIC CHARTER SCH | BOISE, 83706City: Midsize | KG–12 | Charter | 1,008 |
| NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL | Profile | NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC. | EAGLE, 83616Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 958 |
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
MERIDIAN, 83642 / Suburb: Large
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
BOISE, 83713 / City: Midsize
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
MERIDIAN, 83642 / Suburb: Large
EAGLE HIGH SCHOOL
JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
EAGLE, 83616 / Rural: Fringe
MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL
JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
MERIDIAN, 83642 / Suburb: Large
OWYHEE HIGH SCHOOL
JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
MERIDIAN, 83646 / Rural: Fringe
KUNA HIGH SCHOOL
KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
KUNA, 83634 / Town: Fringe
BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
BOISE, 83702 / City: Midsize
IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY
IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY INC.
MERIDIAN, 83642 / Suburb: Large
TIMBERLINE HIGH SCHOOL
BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
BOISE, 83706 / City: Midsize
BORAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
BOISE, 83709 / City: Midsize
COMPASS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
COMPASS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
MERIDIAN, 83642 / Rural: Fringe
CAPITAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
BOISE, 83704 / City: Midsize
INSPIRE VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL
INSPIRE ACADEMICS INC.
BOISE, 83704 / City: Midsize
MERIDIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
MERIDIAN, 83642 / Suburb: Large
LAKE HAZEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
BOISE, 83709 / Suburb: Large
HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
MERIDIAN, 83646 / Suburb: Large
VICTORY MIDDLE SCHOOL
JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
MERIDIAN, 83642 / Rural: Fringe
SAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BOISE
THE SAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BOISE A PUBLIC CHARTER SCH
BOISE, 83706 / City: Midsize
NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL
NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
EAGLE, 83616 / Rural: Fringe
Ada County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Ada County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Idaho. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Ada County public school directory?
The directory lists 151 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Ada County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Ada County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Ada County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 20 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Ada County?
Start with the 25 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Ada County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.