Best 83651 Idaho Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,899 students in 83651, ID (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,237 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 83651, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 83651, ID are Lakevue Elementary School, Willow Creek Elementary School and Lone Star Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83651 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83651, ID have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83651, ID Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakevue Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12843 Cirrus Drive
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-1478
Gr: PK-5 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
198 Elementary Lane
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4617
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Lone Star Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11055 Lone Star Road
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4745
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 5th Street South
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4611
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Nampa Academy
Alternative School
28 South Midland Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 83651, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in 83651, ID include Lakevue Elementary School, Willow Creek Elementary School and Lone Star Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 83651?
5 public schools are located in 83651.
What percentage of students in 83651 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 83651 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83651?
83651 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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