📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 7 Rated Districts in Canyon County, ID
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Middleton School District 134 | Middleton | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #2 | Parma School District 137 | Parma | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #3 | Melba Joint School District 136 | Melba | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #4 | Vallivue School District 139 | Caldwell | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #5 | Notus School District 135 | Caldwell | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #6 | Nampa School District 131 | Nampa | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #7 | Wilder School District 133 | Wilder | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
Best School Districts in Canyon County, Idaho (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Canyon County, Idaho that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Idaho, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Canyon County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Canyon County, Idaho? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Canyon County, Idaho, the highest-rated is Middleton School District 134 (Middleton), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 79th percentile of Idaho districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Idaho and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.