For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 859 students in the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Veterans Park are Whittier Elementary School and Taft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 North 29th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6630
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6630
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3722 Anderson Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6181
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6181
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Early Childhood School
Special Education School
2215 West Madison Avenue
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5520
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5520
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise, ID include Whittier Elementary School and Taft Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise?
the neighborhood of Veterans Park, Boise public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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