For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,641 students in Garden City, ID (there are , serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Garden City, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Garden City, ID are Hidden Springs Elementary School, Rolling Hills ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter and Shadow Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Garden City, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hidden Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5480 West Hidden Springs
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-4920
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-4920
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Rolling Hills ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8900 Horseshoe Bend Road
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 939-5400
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 939-5400
Gr: K-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Shadow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8301 West Sloan Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6060
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Pierce Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5015 North Pierce Park Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5880
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5880
Gr: PK-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Future ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 East 43rd Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-3923
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-3923
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Anser Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 East 42nd Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 426-9840
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 426-9840
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Riverglen Jr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5910
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5910
Gr: 7-9 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Treasure Valley Math/science
Magnet School
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Gr: 4-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Garden City, Idaho ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Davinci Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
9165 West Chinden
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 377-0011
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 377-0011
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Hidden Springs Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
5480 W Hidden Springs
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 229-4727
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 229-4727
Gr: K-9 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garden City, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Garden City, ID include Hidden Springs Elementary School, Rolling Hills ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter and Shadow Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Garden City?
8 public schools are located in Garden City.
What percentage of students in Garden City go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Garden City are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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