R.H. and Jessie Bell House · Photo: Tamanoeconomico · CC BY-SA 4.0Meridian’s public schools outscore 84% of Idaho districts
Math proficiency in Meridian’s districts is 55%, above the Idaho average (42%). The grade covers the public school district serving Meridian, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Idaho, not nationally.
From Idaho state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Meridian’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 68% and math 55% in spring 2022, against 55% and 42% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $9,614 per student, against $11,119 across Idaho (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
16 elementary schools, then seven middle and seven high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Insight School of Idaho, Compass Public Charter School, Idaho Technical Career Academy, Gem Prep: Meridian, Project Impact STEM Academy, Gem Prep: Meridian North, Doral Academy of Idaho, Gem Prep: Meridian South, Meridian Technical Charter High School, Meridian Medical Arts Charter, Cole Valley Christian Schools-Secondary (private), St. Ignatius Catholic School (private), A Child's Choice Montessori School (private), Calvary Meridian Prep Academy (private), The Preschool & Kindergarten @Ten Mile Christian (private) and Joshua Institute Academy (private) are in town. Idaho Virtual Academy, Gem Prep: Online School and Virtual School House, online schools, are based here too; they aren’t counted as local schools. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Meridian’s grade
A−: better than 84% of Idaho school districts, #2 of 59 Idaho towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Idaho average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Meridian, with each school’s own grade.
Meridian’s public schools are run by Meridian Joint School District 2, which also serves Eagle and Star. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Meridian vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Idaho towns that share Meridian’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian | A− | Meridian Joint School District 2 |
| Boise City | B+ | Boise City Independent School District 1 |
| Kuna | C+ | Kuna Joint School District 3 |
| Eagle | A− | Meridian Joint School District 2 |
Every school in Meridian
51 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Idaho’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Ada Professional-Technical Center).
Questions about Meridian’s schools
Are Meridian’s schools good?
By Idaho’s own tests, yes: the public schools Meridian children attend outscore 84% of Idaho’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #2 of 59 Idaho towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Meridian in?
Meridian Joint School District 2, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 38,740 students in 61 schools (2024–25).
Where do Meridian kids go to high school?
One of 7 high schools, depending on your address: Mountain View High School, Owyhee High School, Rocky Mountain High School, Meridian High School, Renaissance High School, Virtual School House and Idaho Fine Arts Academy.
What is Meridian’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Meridian Joint School District 2 graduated in four years, against 81% across Idaho.
How much does Meridian spend per student?
$9,614 in Meridian Joint School District 2 (FY2024), against $11,119 across Idaho. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Meridian?
Yes: Cole Valley Christian Schools-Secondary (religious, grades PK–12, 1,365 students), St. Ignatius Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 486 students), A Child's Choice Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 212 students), Calvary Meridian Prep Academy (religious, grades K–10, 185 students), The Preschool & Kindergarten @Ten Mile Christian (religious, grades PK–K, 162 students) and Joshua Institute Academy (religious, grades 3–12, 56 students). Meridian also has 10 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Meridian families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Meridian → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Idaho. Stars are from neighbors.