Idaho Snapshot
796
Public Schools in Idaho
36
Colleges in Idaho
64.0%
Avg Completion Rate
How Idaho compares
Idaho
64.04%
National Average
56.52%
Idaho's avg completion rate is 13.3% higher than the national average.
Idaho Education Laws
Compulsory attendance, homeschool regulation, school choice programs, and per-pupil spending for Idaho — verified against ECS, HSLDA, Ballotpedia, and NCES.
Compulsory Ages
9 years of required schooling (national avg 11.0)
Kindergarten
Entry age: 5 by Sep 1
Homeschool Regulation
No notice, testing, or oversight required
School Choice
ESA up to $5,000 per student
Per-Pupil Spending
38% below national avg ($15,305)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22% above national avg (14.5)
Compulsory Education in Idaho
Idaho requires school attendance from age 7 through age 16 — a total of 9 years of required schooling. Kindergarten attendance is optional in Idaho, though most districts offer K with entry age 5 by Sep 1.
Homeschool Laws in Idaho
Idaho falls in the none regulation tier (HSLDA classification). No notice, testing, or oversight required.
- Notice to authorities required: No
- Standardized testing required: No
- Specific subjects mandated: No
No notification or approval required
School Choice in Idaho
Idaho offers universal school choice — any K-12 student is eligible regardless of income or zoning.
- Tax credit scholarship program
Parental Choice Tax Credit (2025) — up to $5,000
School Spending & Class Size in Idaho
Idaho spends $9,557 per K-12 student annually (NCES, FY2022). 38% below national avg ($15,305). The average student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 22% above national avg (14.5).
How Idaho compares to other states
Quick policy snapshot for every other state. Click any state to view its full policy page.
| State | Ages | Homeschool | Choice | Per-Pupil $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $11,314 |
| Alaska | 7–16 | None | None | $20,403 |
| Arizona | 6–16 | Low | Universal | $10,003 |
| Arkansas | 5–18 | Low | Universal | $12,520 |
| California | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $17,078 |
| Colorado | 6–17 | Low | None | $13,572 |
| Connecticut | 5–18 | Low | None | $22,769 |
| Delaware | 5–16 | Moderate | Limited | $17,277 |
| District of Columbia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $28,100 |
| Florida | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $11,763 |
| Georgia | 6–16 | Moderate | Limited | $12,350 |
| Hawaii | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $16,597 |
| Illinois | 7–17 | None | None | $17,889 |
| Indiana | 7–18 | Low | Universal | $11,413 |
| Iowa | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $13,549 |
| Kansas | 7–18 | None | Limited | $13,768 |
| Kentucky | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,702 |
| Louisiana | 7–18 | Moderate | Universal | $12,477 |
| Maine | 7–17 | Moderate | None | $18,046 |
| Maryland | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $16,018 |
| Massachusetts | 6–16 | High | None | $20,857 |
| Michigan | 6–16 | None | None | $13,715 |
| Minnesota | 7–17 | Moderate | Limited | $14,873 |
| Mississippi | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $10,030 |
| Missouri | 7–17 | None | None | $12,915 |
| Montana | 7–16 | Moderate | Limited | $13,432 |
| Nebraska | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $14,950 |
| Nevada | 7–18 | Moderate | Limited | $12,646 |
| New Hampshire | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $19,753 |
| New Jersey | 6–16 | None | Limited | $23,046 |
| New Mexico | 5–18 | Moderate | None | $12,915 |
| New York | 6–16 | High | None | $28,760 |
| North Carolina | 7–16 | Moderate | Universal | $10,413 |
| North Dakota | 7–16 | Moderate | None | $16,385 |
| Ohio | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $15,204 |
| Oklahoma | 5–18 | None | Universal | $10,430 |
| Oregon | 7–18 | Moderate | None | $14,521 |
| Pennsylvania | 8–17 | High | Limited | $19,188 |
| Rhode Island | 5–18 | High | Limited | $20,546 |
| South Carolina | 5–17 | Moderate | Limited | $12,516 |
| South Dakota | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,649 |
| Tennessee | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $11,554 |
| Texas | 6–18 | None | Universal | $11,675 |
| Utah | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $9,140 |
| Vermont | 6–16 | High | Limited | $21,656 |
| Virginia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $14,202 |
| Washington | 8–18 | Moderate | None | $15,420 |
| West Virginia | 6–17 | Moderate | Universal | $14,308 |
| Wisconsin | 6–18 | Low | Limited | $14,914 |
| Wyoming | 7–16 | Low | Universal | $18,763 |
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FAQ
How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Idaho?
Mubboo tracks 280 ZIP codes in Idaho via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.
How does Idaho's average college completion rate compare nationally?
Idaho's average college completion rate is higher the national average. See the "How Idaho compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.
How fresh is this data?
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Data sources: NCES Common Core of Data, College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →