Photo: Tamanoeconomico · CC BY-SA 4.0Nampa’s public schools score below 68% of Idaho districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 30% of Nampa’s students scored proficient, below the Idaho average (42%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Nampa, 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 100% 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.
Nampa’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 131 Idaho towns with household incomes within a quarter of Nampa’s, its schools beat 23%, lower than their 32% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 30% in math, against 55% and 42% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
76% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Idaho. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Nampa School District 131 spends $11,375 per student and Vallivue School District 139 $9,551, against $11,119 across Idaho (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Legacy Charter School, Pathways in Education: Nampa, Elevate Academy Nampa, Idaho Arts Charter School, Gem Prep: Nampa, Nampa Christian Schools, Inc (private), Nampa Christian Schools (private), Nampa Christian High School (private), Teaching World (private), Calvary Christian School (private), Zion Lutheran School (private), Nampa Montessori (private) and Boise Girls Academy-Teen Challenge Pacific Northwe (private) are in town. Nampa Online Virtual Academy and Wilder Academy of Virtual Education, 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 Nampa’s grade
C: better than 32% of Idaho school districts, #46 of 59 Idaho towns. Both inputs trail the Idaho average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Nampa, with each school’s own grade.
Nampa runs its own schools through grade 12 (Nampa School District 131). From grade PK, students attend the Vallivue School District 139, shared with Caldwell and Greenleaf. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Nampa
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Nampa vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Idaho towns that share Nampa’s borders.
Every school in Nampa
37 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: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (JCC - Nampa and Idaho Center of Advanced Technology).
Questions about Nampa’s schools
Are Nampa’s schools good?
On Idaho’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Nampa children attend score below 68% of Idaho’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #46 of 59 Idaho towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 23%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Nampa in?
Two districts: Nampa School District 131 runs grades PK–12, and Vallivue School District 139 runs grades PK–12, shared with Caldwell and Greenleaf.
Where do Nampa kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Ridgevue High School, Nampa Senior High School, Columbia High School, Skyview High School and Nampa Online Virtual Academy.
What is Nampa’s graduation rate?
76% of the class of 2023 in Nampa School District 131 graduated in four years, against 81% across Idaho.
How much does Nampa spend per student?
$11,375 in Nampa School District 131 and $9,551 in Vallivue School District 139 (FY2024), against $11,119 across Idaho. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Nampa?
Yes: Nampa Christian Schools, Inc (religious, grades PK–12, 1,074 students), Nampa Christian Schools (religious, grades PK–12, 1,069 students), Nampa Christian High School (religious, grades PK–12, 992 students), Teaching World (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 87 students), Calvary Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 79 students), Zion Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–7, 30 students), Nampa Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 27 students) and Boise Girls Academy-Teen Challenge Pacific Northwe (religious · all-girls, grades 6–11, 16 students). Nampa also has 5 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Nampa families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Nampa → 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.