2024 Best Public Middle Schools in Idaho

• Nampa, ID•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A

• Students 308

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Hailey, ID•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A

• Students 101

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• McCall-Donnelly School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Lots of new changes. This website should update it's data. This school has got to be one of the best in the state. School culture is awesome. No fights or bullying. Kids take school seriously but also know how to be kind to each other.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 328

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Nampa, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  61 reviews

Senior: I've been at Liberty Charter school since 4th grade, and I'll be graduating this week from Liberty. This school has such a great community. Everyday I'm surrounded with teachers, classmates, and friends that make going to school and learning an amazing experience. The rules are a lot stricter here, but they are still reasonable and manageable, and it's all worth it to be part of such a great environment. This school has been one of the major deciding factors in my career choice of becoming an elementary school teacher, hopefully I can go back and work at Liberty some day.... Read 61 reviews

• grade A

• Students 401

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Kuna, ID•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: It is a good school. The small classes make it easy to learn and easy to make friends. I’ve graduated now, but when I was there I loved it. However, since I’ve gone, I’ve heard that there’s been bullying and the rules have gotten stricter. A bad thing about this school is that the rules are very tight and many of them are not important. There was a general feeling of anger towards the faculty because of that. However, the education is exceptional, and I heard that many classes are taught one grade level above what is required. When I was there, they had choir, theater, creative writing, extra math, and PE as their extracurriculars. That was a few years ago, so I expect they’ve expanded or improved on their classes. They have sports, but I’m not sure which ones.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 276

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Boise, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  43 reviews

Parent: We are in our 10th year at Sage and have nothing but wonderful things to say about it. We started in kindergarten, and their IB program provides so much hands-on inquiry-based learning to make school fun for young learners. The teachers are all amazing. There is no school on Fridays, giving students a chance to recoup or catch up on schoolwork, and the teachers and staff have a full day each week to collaborate, prep, and learn. Their middle school and high school programs are rigorous but fair, and do a wonderful job preparing our kids for college, career, and just life in general! They teach kids to be critical thinkers, but also caring and responsible citizens of the world. We love Sage!... Read 43 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,078

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Irwin, ID•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

• grade A

• Students 75

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Boise School District, ID•

• 7-9

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  9 reviews

Senior: For a relatively brand-new school when I attended, I loved the facilities, staff, teachers, and resources. Having a huge library and plenty of space outside to stretch our legs helped keep my fellow peers and I in check when we had rigorous classes throughout the day. I loved this school and would highly recommend anyone in Boise to send their 7th-9th grader here. Attended 2013-2016!... Read 9 reviews

• grade A

• Students 650

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Meridian, ID•

• Online School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  64 reviews

Parent: Pros: Fantastic for letting children work at a pace that is right for them. This is a college prep school and the work required reflects that. The curriculum takes work both on the student's part and the learning coach's part. The teachers are helpful and care about the students doing well. Communication is wonderful. This school is a great choice if you want an online school with strong curriculum or if you want to homeschool your child but need some direction and want them to earn an accredited high school diploma. I do not regret choosing this school for my children and am excited to see where it takes them next! Cons: Most of the student body is in only one part of the state, leaving some students feeling disconnected from available activities due to travel times. The school appears to be working to remedy this, however, by arranging online fieldtrips that students from all parts of the state can attend. There is also no foreign language curriculum at the elementary level.... Read 64 reviews

• grade A

• Students 312

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  6 reviews

High School Senior: I loved my overall experience at Heritage Middle School. The school is very unique in that, there is very little bullying and everyone gets along. The administrators and teachers make sure that everyone is treated fairly. I could really tell that the teachers truly cared about their students and always took extra time to make sure their students were understanding the concepts. I would definitely choose this school again if I could do it all over because I learned a lot there and I made life lasting friends.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,041

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Boise School District, ID•

• 7-9

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  Rating 2.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: My child is absolutely loving North JH, all of her teachers are phenomenal, and her grades are better than her elementary grades! If you have the opportunity to get your kid into North, take it!... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 948

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Nampa, ID•

• Public School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  70 reviews

Senior: I would say I have been more than content enough at Victory Charter School. There are many traits to love and to despise. One thing that stands out at Victory is the community. Our community is probably one of the best around the valley. The students get along so well and by the end of the year we become more like family. This also includes the teachers! The teachers are so helpful when it comes to helping students whenever they need or organizing events, even if it means staying at school all day. My school doesn't have many students or teachers, but I think this is why we can grow so close to one another. Nobody is scared to ask questions or ask for extra help, this is why Victory Charter is such a pleasant place. Now don't get me wrong every school has its flaws. Well Victory's is the rules, whether that is no talking in the hauls, strict dress code, or only having off-campus lunch once a quarter. Although you get passed these rules , Victory Charter is an amazing school to attend.... Read 70 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 378

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Rathdrum, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.56 out of 5  16 reviews

Alum: I'm a recent alumni who went to North Idaho STEM Charter Academy since 4th grade, and I can honestly say I wouldn't have wanted to go anywhere else. The school takes itself seriously when it comes to academics, employing a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the real world and higher level classes, as well as gives them the knowledge they need to succeed in college or the workforce. The teachers know their stuff - many of the high school teachers are certified to teach college credit, and they want to see you succeed. As for activities, there are a plethora of projects elementary and middle school participate in that are both fun and promote teamwork/learning, such as First Lego League and National History Day. High school has clubs like Quiz Bowl and Book Club that allow students to take a break from academics and hang out with friends while also pursuing their passions. The 100% graduation rate shows students can be motivated during their education and be rewarded for it!... Read 16 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 571

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  4 reviews

High School Senior: I loved my experience in middle school!... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 865

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Freshman: As a student of Victory Middle School for 3 years, and I can honestly say that I LOVED my experience. The teachers aren't afraid to get close to their students and are always willing to help out. They also have many different opportunities for students to help them grow. There are classes to both help you improve when you struggle, as well as advanced and honors classes to challenge you and prepare you for not just high school, but college. Plus, the music courses are so fun. I was in choir for 3 years and my teacher was supportive of everyone, quirky, helpful, supportive, and one of my favorite teachers. Also, the students are great. Everyone is kind, and friendly and is willing to help out a peer. This school was amazing! I owe thanks to all the teachers at this school that I was close to because they helped prepare me for the high school that I was fortunate to attend. I recommend this middle to ANYONE! At this school, you never have to be afraid of who you want to be.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 982

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• PK, K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 729

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Vallivue School District, ID•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 3.89 out of 5  63 reviews

Senior: I enjoyed participating with Thomas Jefferson Charter School from Kindergarten through my senior year. I particularly enjoyed the staff's adaptability for each student by providing more difficult and particularly useful skills to use not only for school but for life. This school pushed me to accomplish things I never thought would be possible. I have learned valuable skills and haven't ever felt lost during my transition from High School to college. I personally wouldn't change any of the staff or practices done at this school, and all staff here are very easy to talk to and get in touch with. I would recommend this school to anyone looking to receive a quality schooling experience whether it be for themselves or for their children.... Read 63 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 376

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 923

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• West Side Joint School District, ID•

• 6-8

• grade A minus

• Students 201

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Nampa, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 2.57 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: With all the uncertainty in the world, I was hesitant to send my first born to school. He wanted to do in-person learning so I looked into all our options from public to private to charter schools. Many of my friends kids attend the Gem Meridian campus and love it so we chose the Gem Nampa location. I’m so glad we did! All the staff genuinely care about all the kids. The school keeps you up to date with all your children’s needs via a free app that’s easy to download to your phone. Staying in touch with your kids teacher and the staff couldn’t be easier! Everyone at GPN is very responsive and absolutely wonderful! Volunteer whenever you want - there’s no secrets at this school. I feel very confident we made a great decision with GPN! Go owls!... Read 7 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 574

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Twin Falls, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.22 out of 5  76 reviews

Senior: Xavier's main strength is creating unity. Two years ago, they created a "house" system where it is a class period for grades 7-12. We do many things such as mentorship, service, dancing, and competing in sports. For mentorship, an upperclassman would partner with a seventh grader and "mentor" them through their seventh-grade year. A plus about Xavier is that it is a small school. We are pretty much family because most of us have been at Xavier since kindergarten (Xavier has kindergarten through 12th grade in the same building). we know each other very well and the school makes an effort to do it. I also know that Xavier makes sure that bullying is always addressed and thought of as a very serious matter. We have a presentation at the beginning of every year and there is very little bullying. If there ever is though, it is addressed with a very serious matter and stopped immediately. This school makes sure that their students leave the school with the upmost character .... Read 76 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 677

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• North Gem School District, ID•

• 6-8

• grade A minus

• Students 33

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Eagle, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 3.76 out of 5  46 reviews

Senior: North Star is a very tight-knit community that was very scary to walk into halfway through my high school career. However, these students are welcoming to new people as they are used to having exchange students (which is a whole other grand experience in itself). Thought I was meant to be part of the IB Programme, I ended out being in the [obviously less favorable] Capstone Program. North Star is beginning the Business Associates program with all incoming freshmen and students so-forth. Personally, I believe this will be much more beneficial to the students and their future careers!... Read 46 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 962

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Moscow, ID•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: My sons have both been lifelong (K-8) Palouse Prairie learners and the rigor and joy that they had in their education was unparalleled. The middle school especially shines, supporting students to grow, stretch, learn empathy, and make intellectual connections -- during a time in life when school can be kind of brutal for many kids. I am so grateful for the PPCS community!... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 186

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Coeur d'Alene School District, ID•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: Canfield Is an amazing school. The only "downfall" is that everyone that goes to this school is either really rich or poor (not very many poor kids, just rich). The kids act like there is no one else in this world but them. The teachers are okay, but I swear some of them are perverts. Oh, and don't even get me started about the dress code (no one in their down right mind would have shorts that go down to your knee and I personally wouldn't be caught dead wearing shorts like that to school).... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 745

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1