For the 2025 school year, there are 51 public middle schools serving 27,206 students in Ada County, ID. The top ranked public middle schools in Ada County, ID are Galileo Stem Academy, Gem Prep Online School and North Star Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ada County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Ada County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ada County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galileo Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4735 West Saguaro Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Gr: PK-8 | 771 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Gem Prep Online School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 East Gala Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Gr: PK-12 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
North Star Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
839 North Linder Road
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-9600
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-9600
Gr: K-12 | 1,018 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: K-12 | 1,224 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Eagle Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 West Floating Feather
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-2216
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-2216
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4990 North Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Victory Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 West Kodiak Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4443
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4443
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Star Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2211 North Pollard Lane
Star, ID 83669
(208) 350-4471
Star, ID 83669
(208) 350-4471
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
East Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5600 East Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 854-4730
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 854-4730
Gr: 7-9 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Lowell Scott Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13600 West Mcmillan Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4060
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sage International School Of Boise
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
457 East Parkcenter Boulevard
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 343-7243
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 343-7243
Gr: K-12 | 1,022 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sawtooth Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3730 North Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
North Junior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 North 13th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5740
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5740
Gr: 7-9 | 924 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Les Bois Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4150 East Grand Forest Drive
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 854-5340
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 854-5340
Gr: 6-9 | 668 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
Falcon Ridge Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
278 South Ten Mile
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-9228
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-9228
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
Rolling Hills Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8900 Horseshoe Bend Road
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 939-5400
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 939-5400
Gr: K-8 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1818.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 East Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
Doral Academy Of Idaho
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2511 West Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2020.
Lake Hazel Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11625 La Grange Street
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4375
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4375
Gr: 6-8 | 1,015 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
Anser Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 East 42nd Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 426-9840
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 426-9840
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2222.
Project Impact Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1422 S Tech Lane
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 576-4811
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 576-4811
Gr: K-12 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2323.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1507 West 8th Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4225
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2424.
West Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8371 West Salt Creek Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6450
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6450
Gr: 7-9 | 746 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2525.
Hillside Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3536 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-5120
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-5120
Gr: 7-9 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2626.
Riverglen Jr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5910
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5910
Gr: 7-9 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2727.
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9550 Bethel Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-4002
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-4002
Gr: K-12 | 1,150 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2828.
Idaho Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Gr: K-12 | 1,541 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2929.
Boise Online School - Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8169 West Victory Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-4000
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3030.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1870 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3131.
Fremont H Teed Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
441 East Porter Road
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1021
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1021
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3232.
South Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Gr: 7-9 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3333.
Village Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3006 East Goldstone Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 336-2000
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 336-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3434.
Virtual School House
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1303 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5079
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5079
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3535.
Rebound School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 East Watertower Street S1
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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Ada County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ada Professional-technical Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
1900 West Pine
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Gr: 10-12
Boise Evening School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8051 West Salt Creek Ct
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6700
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
7415 Fairview Avenue
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4610
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4610
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
1422 S. Tech Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Davinci Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
9165 West Chinden
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 377-0011
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 377-0011
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 W Fort Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4860
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4860
Gr: 8-10 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
5007 Franklin Road
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-4900
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Hidden Springs Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
5480 W Hidden Springs
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 229-4727
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 229-4727
Gr: K-9 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Kuna Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
637 E Deer Flat
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 955-0250
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 955-0250
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Kuna Professional Technical Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
711 East Porter Road
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1000
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1000
Gr: 9-12
Marian Pritchett Memorial School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1617 North 24th
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6830
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6830
Gr: 6-12
6400 Overland Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5580
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5580
Gr: PK-6 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Meridian Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Meridian Night School (Alternative School) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6075 North Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
911 Mountain Cove Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5650
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Riverside Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ada County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ada County, ID include Galileo Stem Academy, Gem Prep Online School and North Star Charter School. Ada County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public middle schools are located in Ada County?
51 public middle schools are located in Ada County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ada County?
Ada County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ada County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ada County include: Les Bois Junior High School vs. East Junior High School, Doral Academy Of Idaho vs. Compass Public Charter School, South Junior High School vs. West Junior High School
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