Public schools in Wilder, ID
5 open public schools with an address in Wilder, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
689
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Wilder public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Wilder, ID: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 689 students, an average of 138 per school. The largest campus is Wilder Academy of Virtual Education (202 students), and the largest elementary school is Wilder Elementary School (170).
Wilder District operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.1:1, lower 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 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 74% 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 Wilder
Elementary schools in Wilder
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilder Elementary School Wilder District | PK–05 | 170 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Wilder
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilder Middle School Wilder District | 06–08 | 107 | 17:1 |
High schools in Wilder
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cossa Academy Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency (Cossa) · Alternative School | 07–12 | 79 | 8:1 | |
| Wilder High School Wilder District | 09–12 | 131 | 14:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Wilder
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilder Academy of Virtual Education Wilder District · Virtual | KG–12 | 202 | 16.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.4%
- Hispanic54.4%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Wilder schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (689 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wilder
How many public schools are in Wilder, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Wilder: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 689 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wilder?
Schools with an address in Wilder belong to 2 education agencies, led by Wilder District (4 schools), Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency (Cossa) (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 Wilder?
Wilder High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wilder, with 131 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wilder?
No school with an address in Wilder is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Idaho.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wilder schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wilder public schools is 15.1:1, lower 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 Wilder 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