Collister Elementary School

Among the best-performing public elementary schools in Idaho is Collister Elementary School, which is located at 4426 Catalpa Drive, Boise, ID. This PK–6 school, which is ranked #2 in the Boise Independent District and #7 statewide, has excellent academic achievement, with 82% of children being proficient in reading and 77% in math, both of which are significantly higher than the district and state averages. Supported by fully trained full-time teachers, the school provides concentrated learning settings with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. There are 261 pupils enrolled at Collister, 28% of whom are members of a minority group and 7% of whom are economically disadvantaged. Collister performs noticeably better than expected as compared to state and district proficiency standards (reading 54%, math 46%, and 43%, respectively).This award-winning Boise school, which is situated in a mid-size city, offers top-notch instruction that markedly equips kids for future academic achievement.

Collister Elementary School’s $7M+ renovation—funded by the 2017 Boise School District bond—is now complete, enhancing classrooms and facilities. On July 15, 2025, the school released details on free and reduced-price meal applications for the 2025–26 school year.