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A Bit About Boise

Boise, Idaho is located in Southwest Idaho and is Idaho’s state capital. With a current population of over 240,000, it is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Why? Boise has much to offer both newcomers and longtime residents alike. It has excellent schools, a thriving economy, and mild winter weather. It also boasts a flourishing job market that has attracted professionals, high tech industries, and entrepreneurs alike.

Outdoor Activities Galore

Nestled at the edge of the Sawtooth Mountain foothills, Boise is the perfect place for the outdoor enthusiast. Hiking trails, white water rafting, and skiing are only a short distance away. No matter the season, you can take a stroll on the scenic Boise Greenbelt along the Boise River. You can also visit Bogus Basin Recreational Area, which offers hiking and bicycle trails in the summer and excellent skiing in the winter. You’ll never find yourself short of things to do.

But that’s Not All……

If entertainment and culture are more your style, Boise will not disappoint. Downtown Boise is filled with local craft breweries, fine dining experiences, and a vibrant nightlife, all with a strong and friendly community feel. Boise also has a seasonal farmer’s market, live summer theater performances including Shakespeare in the Park, and both music festivals and art exhibits that are sure to entertain.

If you are considering Boise, Idaho for your next home or already live here, J. Kent Erickson Real Estate is here to help. We know that buying a new home, particularly in a new area, can be filled with confusion and uncertainty. We will answer your questions and be here to guide you every step of the way. Call us at (208) 344-7848. Let’s talk!

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Schools In The Area

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Washington Elementary School 208-854-6420 Public PK-6
Joplin Elementary School 208-855-4345 Public KG-5
North Junior High School 208-854-5740 Public 7-9
East Junior High School 208-854-4730 Public 7-9
Washington Elementary School 208-854-6420 Public PK-6
Joplin Elementary School 208-855-4345 Public KG-5
Riverside Elementary School 208-854-5980 Public PK-6
Adams Elementary School 208-854-4190 Public PK-6
Summerwind STEM Academy 208-375-0210 Public KG-5
Longfellow Elementary School 208-854-5450 Public PK-6
Trail Wind Elementary School 208-854-6320 Public PK-6
Liberty Elementary School 208-854-5410 Public PK-6
Roosevelt Elementary School 208-854-6030 Public PK-6
Pioneer School of the Arts 208-855-4100 Public PK-5
Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy 208-321-2150 Public PK-5
Pepper Ridge Elementary School 208-855-4130 Public KG-5
White Pine Elementary School 208-854-6530 Public PK-6
Sage International School of Boise 208-343-7243 Public KG-12
Monroe Elementary School 208-854-5620 Public PK-6
Frontier Elementary School 208-350-4190 Public KG-5
Pierce Park Elementary School 208-854-5880 Public PK-6
Maple Grove Elementary School 208-854-5540 Public PK-6
Lowell Elementary School 208-854-5480 Public PK-6
Valley View Elementary School 208-854-6370 Public PK-6
Hawthorne Elementary School 208-854-5000 Public PK-6
McMillan Elementary School 208-855-4475 Public KG-5
Inspire Virtual Charter School 208-322-4002 Public PK-12
Mountain View Elementary School 208-854-5700 Public PK-6
Cynthia Mann Elementary School 208-854-4680 Public PK-6
Horizon Elementary School 208-854-5170 Public PK-6
Ustick Elementary School 208-855-4120 Public KG-5
Shadow Hills Elementary School 208-854-6060 Public PK-6
Hillcrest Elementary School 208-854-5080 Public PK-6
Whittier Elementary School 208-854-6630 Public PK-6
Morley Nelson Elementary School 208-854-4610 Public PK-6
Grace Jordan Elementary School 208-854-5580 Public PK-6
Owyhee Elementary School 208-854-5850 Public PK-6
Garfield Elementary School 208-854-4950 Public PK-6
Whitney Elementary School 208-854-6580 Public PK-6
Koelsch Elementary School 208-854-5300 Public PK-6
Riverstone International School 208-424-5000 Private PK-12
Lakewood Montessori 208-331-3888 Private PK-KG
Kidz Connection Montessori 208-384-1191 Private PK-6
Peace Valley Charter School 208-205-8818 Public KG-8
Sacred Heart Catholic School 208-344-9738 Private PK-8
Rose Hill Montessori School 208-385-7674 Private PK-6
Logan Christian Academy 208-912-2783 Private KG-7
Jefferson Elementary School 208-854-5260 Public PK-6
St Joseph's Catholic School 208-342-4909 Private KG-8
Wesleyan Preschool & Kindergarten 208-343-3778 Private PK-TKG
The Children's School of Boise 208-343-6840 Private PK-2
Madison Early Childhood School 208-854-5520 Public PK-PK
St Marks Elementary School 208-375-6654 Private PK-8
Northview Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten 208-322-0152 Private PK-KG
Joplin Elementary School 208-855-4345 Public KG-5
Adams Elementary School 208-854-4190 Public PK-6
Riverside Elementary School 208-854-5980 Public PK-6
Washington Elementary School 208-854-6420 Public PK-6
Longfellow Elementary School 208-854-5450 Public PK-6
Summerwind STEM Academy 208-375-0210 Public KG-5
Trail Wind Elementary School 208-854-6320 Public PK-6
Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy 208-321-2150 Public PK-5
Pioneer School of the Arts 208-855-4100 Public PK-5
Roosevelt Elementary School 208-854-6030 Public PK-6
Pepper Ridge Elementary School 208-855-4130 Public KG-5
Liberty Elementary School 208-854-5410 Public PK-6
Frontier Elementary School 208-350-4190 Public KG-5
White Pine Elementary School 208-854-6530 Public PK-6
Sage International School of Boise 208-343-7243 Public KG-12
Monroe Elementary School 208-854-5620 Public PK-6
Lowell Scott Middle School 208-350-4060 Public 6-8
Maple Grove Elementary School 208-854-5540 Public PK-6
Pierce Park Elementary School 208-854-5880 Public PK-6
Valley View Elementary School 208-854-6370 Public PK-6
Lowell Elementary School 208-854-5480 Public PK-6
Hawthorne Elementary School 208-854-5000 Public PK-6
McMillan Elementary School 208-855-4475 Public KG-5
Les Bois Junior High School 208-854-5340 Public 6-9
Cynthia Mann Elementary School 208-854-4680 Public PK-6
Mountain View Elementary School 208-854-5700 Public PK-6
Inspire Virtual Charter School 208-322-4002 Public PK-12
Horizon Elementary School 208-854-5170 Public PK-6
Ustick Elementary School 208-855-4120 Public KG-5
Shadow Hills Elementary School 208-854-6060 Public PK-6
Hillcrest Elementary School 208-854-5080 Public PK-6
Whittier Elementary School 208-854-6630 Public PK-6
Morley Nelson Elementary School 208-854-4610 Public PK-6
Owyhee Elementary School 208-854-5850 Public PK-6
Grace Jordan Elementary School 208-854-5580 Public PK-6
Koelsch Elementary School 208-854-5300 Public PK-6
Garfield Elementary School 208-854-4950 Public PK-6
Whitney Elementary School 208-854-6580 Public PK-6
Collister Elementary School 208-854-4650 Public PK-6
Taft Elementary School 208-854-6180 Public PK-6
Hillside Academy 208-343-8919 Private PK-1
St Marys School 208-342-7476 Private PK-8
St Marks Elementary School 208-375-6654 Private PK-8
The Children's School of Boise 208-343-6840 Private PK-2
St Joseph's Catholic School 208-342-4909 Private KG-8
Petra Christian Academy 208-505-0066 Private 1-10
Empower Connections Academy 208-332-6800 Public 6-12
Jefferson Elementary School 208-854-5260 Public PK-6
Logan Christian Academy 208-912-2783 Private KG-7
Rose Hill Montessori School 208-385-7674 Private PK-6
North Junior High School 208-854-5740 Public 7-9
East Junior High School 208-854-4730 Public 7-9
Lowell Scott Middle School 208-350-4060 Public 6-8
Hillside Junior High School 208-854-5120 Public 7-9
Sage International School of Boise 208-343-7243 Public KG-12
Les Bois Junior High School 208-854-5340 Public 6-9
Inspire Virtual Charter School 208-322-4002 Public PK-12
Fairmont Junior High School 208-854-4790 Public 7-9
South Junior High School 208-854-6110 Public 7-9
Boise Valley Adventist School 208-376-7140 Private PK-8
Empower Connections Academy 208-332-6800 Public 6-12
St Joseph's Catholic School 208-342-4909 Private KG-8
The Village Charter School 208-336-2000 Public PK-8
Presidio High School 208-332-6800 Public 8-12
Calvary Christian School 208-376-0260 Private PK-7
Logan Christian Academy 208-912-2783 Private KG-7
St Marys School 208-342-7476 Private PK-8
Cole Valley Christian School 208-947-1212 Private 7-12
Petra Christian Academy 208-505-0066 Private 1-10
Sacred Heart Catholic School 208-344-9738 Private PK-8
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School 208-287-3668 Public 6-12
Treasure Valley Math/Science 208-854-6800 Public 4-12
Riverglen Jr High School 208-854-5910 Public 7-9
Rolling Hills Public Charter 208-939-5400 Public KG-8
Peace Valley Charter School 208-205-8818 Public KG-8
St Marks Elementary School 208-375-6654 Private PK-8
Riverstone International School 208-424-5000 Private PK-12
East Junior High School 208-854-4730 Public 7-9
North Junior High School 208-854-5740 Public 7-9
Hillside Junior High School 208-854-5120 Public 7-9
Sage International School of Boise 208-343-7243 Public KG-12
Boise Senior High School 208-854-4270 Public 9-12
Timberline High School 208-854-6230 Public 10-12
Les Bois Junior High School 208-854-5340 Public 6-9
Inspire Virtual Charter School 208-322-4002 Public PK-12
Centennial High School 208-855-4250 Public 9-12
Capital Senior High School 208-854-4490 Public 9-12
Fairmont Junior High School 208-854-4790 Public 7-9
Borah Senior High School 208-854-4370 Public 9-12
Isucceed Virtual High School 208-375-3116 Public 9-12
South Junior High School 208-854-6110 Public 7-9
Empower Connections Academy 208-332-6800 Public 6-12
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School 208-287-3668 Public 6-12
Isucceed Academy 208-375-3116 Public 9-12
Treasure Valley Math/Science 208-854-6800 Public 4-12
Riverglen Jr High School 208-854-5910 Public 7-9
Presidio High School 208-332-6800 Public 8-12
Riverstone International School 208-424-5000 Private PK-12
Bishop Kelly High School 208-375-6010 Private 9-12
Cole Valley Christian School 208-947-1212 Private 7-12
Petra Christian Academy 208-505-0066 Private 1-10

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