Public schools in Nampa, ID
37 open public schools with an address in Nampa, operated by 11 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
37
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
21,378
36 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
8
1 magnet · 3 virtual
An overview of Nampa public schools
The federal directory lists 37 public schools in Nampa, ID: 17 elementary, 3 middle, 11 high, 6 combined or other. The 36 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 21,378 students, an average of 594 per school. The largest campus is Ridgevue High School (1,640 students), and the largest elementary school is Lakevue Elementary School (915).
Nampa School District operates the most schools here (22), and 2 regular districts have at least one Nampa campus, plus 9 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 18.8:1, higher than 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 8 charter schools, 1 magnet school, 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 11 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 12 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 50% 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 Nampa
Nampa School District
Public school district
22 schools in Nampa
Vallivue School District
Public school district
6 schools in Nampa · 15 total
Elevate Academy Nampa LLC
Independent charter agency
1 school in Nampa
Gem Prep: Nampa LLC
Independent charter agency
1 school in Nampa
Idaho Arts Charter School Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Nampa
Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
State operated agency
1 school in Nampa · 3 total
Idaho Virtual Education Partners Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Nampa · 2 total
Legacy Public Charter School Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Nampa
Liberty Charter School Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Nampa
Pathways in Education - Nampa Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Nampa
Victory Charter School Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Nampa
Elementary schools in Nampa
17| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Elementary School Vallivue School District | PK–05 | 663 | 20.1:1 | |
| Central Elementary Nampa School District | PK–05 | 365 | 16.1:1 | |
| Desert Springs Elementary School Vallivue School District | PK–05 | 686 | 19.1:1 | |
| East Canyon Elementary School Vallivue School District | PK–05 | 799 | 22.8:1 | |
| Endeavor Elementary School Nampa School District | PK–05 | 589 | 15.9:1 | |
| Iowa Elementary Nampa School District | PK–05 | 485 | 16.4:1 | |
| Lake Ridge Elementary Nampa School District | PK–05 | 541 | 16.1:1 | |
| Lakevue Elementary School Vallivue School District | PK–05 | 915 | 21.8:1 | |
| Legacy Charter School Legacy Public Charter School Inc. · Charter | KG–08 | 311 | 24.9:1 | |
| New Horizon Magnet School Nampa School District · Magnet | PK–08 | 644 | 17.6:1 | |
| Owyhee Elementary School Nampa School District | PK–05 | 425 | 15.2:1 | |
| Park Ridge Elementary Nampa School District | KG–05 | 491 | 15.5:1 | |
| Reagan Elementary School Nampa School District | PK–05 | 586 | 18.3:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Nampa School District | PK–05 | 581 | 18.7:1 | |
| Sherman Elementary Nampa School District | PK–05 | 468 | 16.1:1 | |
| Warhawk Elementary School Vallivue School District | KG–05 | — | — | |
| Willow Creek Elementary Nampa School District | PK–05 | 598 | 17.1:1 |
Middle schools in Nampa
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley Middle School Nampa School District | 06–08 | 754 | 18.8:1 | |
| Lone Star Middle School Nampa School District | 06–08 | 927 | 19.2:1 | |
| South Middle School Nampa School District | 06–08 | 836 | 18.5:1 |
High schools in Nampa
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School Nampa School District | 09–12 | 1,165 | 23.1:1 | |
| Elevate Academy Nampa Elevate Academy Nampa LLC · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 496 | 13.9:1 | |
| Idaho Center of Advanced Technology Nampa School District · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 0 | — | |
| Idaho Connects Online School Idaho Virtual Education Partners Inc. · Charter · Virtual | 06–12 | 165 | 11.8:1 | |
| JCC - Nampa Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Nampa Academy Nampa School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 94 | 10.4:1 | |
| Nampa Senior High School Nampa School District | 09–12 | 1,288 | 22.3:1 | |
| Pathways in Education: Nampa Pathways in Education - Nampa Inc. · Charter · Virtual | 09–12 | 312 | 28.4:1 | |
| Ridgevue High School Vallivue School District | 09–12 | 1,640 | 22:1 | |
| Skyview High School Nampa School District | 09–12 | 1,146 | 18.8:1 | |
| Union High School Nampa School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 213 | 12.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Nampa
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem Prep: Nampa Gem Prep: Nampa LLC · Charter | KG–12 | 529 | 23:1 | |
| Idaho Arts Charter School Idaho Arts Charter School Inc. · Charter | PK–12 | 1,395 | 19.3:1 | |
| Liberty Charter School Liberty Charter School Inc. · Charter | KG–12 | 398 | 23:1 | |
| Nampa Early Childhood Center Nampa School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 195 | 27.9:1 | |
| Nampa Online Virtual Academy Nampa School District · Virtual | PK–12 | 298 | 17.1:1 | |
| Victory Charter School Victory Charter School Inc. · Charter | KG–12 | 380 | 22.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.4%
- Hispanic37.8%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 34 Nampa schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (21,378 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Nampa
How many public schools are in Nampa, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 37 open public schools with a location address in Nampa: 17 elementary, 3 middle, 11 high, 6 combined or other. Together they reported 21,378 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Nampa?
Schools with an address in Nampa belong to 11 education agencies, led by Nampa School District (22 schools), Vallivue School District (6 schools), Elevate Academy Nampa LLC (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Nampa?
Ridgevue High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Nampa, with 1,640 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Nampa?
Yes. 8 of the 37 public schools in Nampa are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Elevate Academy Nampa, Gem Prep: Nampa, Idaho Arts Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Nampa schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Nampa public schools is 18.8:1, higher than 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 Nampa 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