Sending your child to elementary school can seem like a daunting task. It’s important to think about what your child will be learning, the environment they will be in, where the school is, and the cost should you choose a private school over a public school.
This list is from 2019. Rankings, test scores and school details change every year, so we have removed the scores and rankings from the original post. Please check current information directly with each school and its district before making any decisions.
With so many things to think about, it’s no surprise that this task quickly becomes a complicated ordeal. In 2019 we gathered five elementary schools in the Boise area that stood out in Niche’s ratings at the time for academics, teachers and diversity. They are listed here, in no particular order, only as a place to start your own research.
Five Schools to Start Your Research (2019 List)
- Adams Elementary School (public)
- Anser Charter School (public charter school)
- Roosevelt Elementary School (public)
- Highlands Elementary School (public)
- Longfellow Elementary School (public)
What to Compare
When you look at any school, think about what your child will be learning, the learning environment, class sizes, how far the school is from home, and whether you are comparing public and private options. Our guide on how to pick a new school walks through the steps, and the different types of schooling explains what the options mean.
Planning the Hours Around School
Once you have a school, our before and after school care in Boise covers kindergarten through 6th grade, with transportation from Boise schools. If your child is not school-age yet, our preschool is for ages 3 to 6.
We hope this guide has given you a place to start. How did you choose where to send your child? Did you go with what district you were in, or did you start to look around?