The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a school district which have placed in the top 5% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 21%
21%
Avg. Statewide: 21%
Top Ranked School Districts in Idaho (2025)
School District
% of Schools in
Top 5% Statewide
Top 5% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
21%
(13 out of 61)
(13 out of 61)
- Renaissance High School
Rank: #2 of 704 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%) - Meridian Technical Charter High School
Rank: #8 of 704 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%) - Paramount Elementary School
Rank: #16 of 704 (Top 1%)
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Joint School District No. 2 (ID) Schools
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