Public schools in Caldwell, ID
28 open public schools with an address in Caldwell, operated by 10 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
28
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,235
27 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
6
0 virtual
An overview of Caldwell public schools
The federal directory lists 28 public schools in Caldwell, ID: 13 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high, 3 combined or other. The 27 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,235 students, an average of 527 per school. The largest campus is Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students), and the largest elementary school is Skyway Elementary (795).
Caldwell District operates the most schools here (10), and 4 regular districts have at least one Caldwell campus, plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Caldwell
Caldwell District
Public school district
10 schools in Caldwell
Vallivue School District
Public school district
9 schools in Caldwell · 15 total
Notus District
Public school district
2 schools in Caldwell
Elevate Academy Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Caldwell
Heritage Community Charter School Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Caldwell
Middleton District
Public school district
1 school in Caldwell · 6 total
Mosaics Public School Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Caldwell
Promise Academy Inc
Independent charter agency
1 school in Caldwell
Thomas Jefferson Charter School Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Caldwell
Vision Charter School Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Caldwell
Elementary schools in Caldwell
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Canyon Elementary School Vallivue School District | PK–05 | 654 | 18.7:1 | |
| Falcon Ridge Elementary School Vallivue School District | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Heritage Community Charter Heritage Community Charter School Inc. · Charter | KG–08 | 512 | 21.4:1 | |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary Caldwell District | PK–04 | 348 | 16:1 | |
| Mosaics Public School Mosaics Public School Inc. · Charter | KG–08 | 527 | 19.3:1 | |
| Notus Elementary School Notus District | PK–06 | 178 | 22.3:1 | |
| Purple Sage Elementary Middleton District | KG–05 | 453 | 16.5:1 | |
| Sacajawea Elementary School Caldwell District | KG–04 | 362 | 14.5:1 | |
| Skyway Elementary Vallivue School District | PK–05 | 795 | 20.9:1 | |
| Van Buren Elementary School Caldwell District | KG–04 | 458 | 16.9:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Caldwell District | KG–04 | 481 | 16.6:1 | |
| West Canyon Elementary School Vallivue School District | PK–05 | 411 | 18.7:1 | |
| Wilson Elementary School Caldwell District | PK–04 | 406 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Caldwell
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Middle School Caldwell District | 05–06 | 778 | 17.1:1 | |
| Sage Valley Middle School Vallivue School District | 06–08 | 886 | 19.9:1 | |
| Summitvue Middle School Vallivue School District | 06–08 | 836 | 18.8:1 | |
| Syringa Middle School Caldwell District | 07–08 | 695 | 17:1 | |
| Vallivue Middle School Vallivue School District | 06–08 | 682 | 16:1 |
High schools in Caldwell
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Senior High School Caldwell District | 09–12 | 1,400 | 21.4:1 | |
| Canyon Springs High School Caldwell District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 169 | 9.9:1 | |
| Elevate Academy Elevate Academy Inc. · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 493 | 11.9:1 | |
| Notus Jr/Sr High School Notus District | 07–12 | 157 | 10.2:1 | |
| Promise Academy Promise Academy Inc · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 21 | 6.4:1 | |
| Vallivue Academy Vallivue School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 120 | 10.9:1 | |
| Vallivue High School Vallivue School District | 09–12 | 1,252 | 18.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Caldwell
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention Caldwell District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 37 | 37:1 | |
| Thomas Jefferson Charter Thomas Jefferson Charter School Inc. · Charter | KG–12 | 364 | 15.5:1 | |
| Vision Charter School Vision Charter School Inc. · Charter | KG–12 | 760 | 22.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.3%
- Hispanic50.4%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 27 Caldwell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,235 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Caldwell
How many public schools are in Caldwell, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 28 open public schools with a location address in Caldwell: 13 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 14,235 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Caldwell?
Schools with an address in Caldwell belong to 10 education agencies, led by Caldwell District (10 schools), Vallivue School District (9 schools), Notus District (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Caldwell?
Caldwell Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Caldwell, with 1,400 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Caldwell?
Yes. 6 of the 28 public schools in Caldwell are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Elevate Academy, Heritage Community Charter, Mosaics Public School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Caldwell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Caldwell public schools is 17:1, similar to the Idaho school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Caldwell guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Idaho cities