Highlands Elementary School

Highlands Elementary School serves 280 students in grades PreK through 6 in Boise, Idaho, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10, the school ranks 26th out of 732 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 97th percentile for academic excellence. The school demonstrates strong academic achievement, with 82% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and Reading, and 77% reaching proficiency in Math.

These impressive results reflect the quality education provided by 16 full-time equivalent teachers, maintaining a comfortable student-teacher ratio of 17.5 to 1 that allows for meaningful individual attention. Highlands Elementary draws families from an educated and economically stable community, where 61% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $77,115. The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 9.6% contributes to a supportive learning environment where students can focus on academic growth and development.

Located on Bogus Basin Road in Boise's foothills area, Highlands Elementary sits within a well-established residential community that values education and provides students with access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreational opportunities in Idaho's scenic landscape.