| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton School District 134 | Middleton | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 4,318 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Parma School District 137 | Parma | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1,038 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Melba Joint School District 136 | Melba | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 824 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Vallivue School District 139 | Greenleaf | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 9,892 | 13 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Notus School District 135 | Caldwell | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 347 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Nampa School District 131 | Nampa | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 13,398 | 25 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wilder School District 133 | Wilder | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 659 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Caldwell School District 132 | Caldwell | Not rated | 5,499 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Canyon County compares
Together they enroll 35,975 students across 66 schools. The largest is Nampa School District 131 with 13,398 students. Districts here average 5.1/10, below the Idaho average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10. 1 of the 8 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Canyon County, Idaho
Canyon County has 8 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Canyon County is Middleton School District 134 (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Idaho. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Canyon County, ID?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Canyon County, ID. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Canyon County, ID?
Of the districts serving Canyon County, Middleton School District 134 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th percentile among Idaho school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Idaho reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Idaho and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Idaho only, never across state lines.