For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public middle schools serving 10,993 students in Boise, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Boise, ID are Sage International School Of Boise, North Junior High School and Lowell Scott Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boise, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Boise have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Boise, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sage International School Of Boise
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
457 East Parkcenter Boulevard
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 343-7243
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 343-7243
Grades: K-12
| 1,022 students
Rank: #22.
North Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 North 13th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5740
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5740
Grades: 7-9
| 924 students
Rank: #33.
Lowell Scott Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13600 West Mcmillan Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4060
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #44.
East Junior High School
(Math: 57% | 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
Grades: 7-9
| 594 students
Rank: #55.
Les Bois Junior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4150 East Grand Forest Drive
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 854-5340
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 854-5340
Grades: 6-9
| 668 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Hazel Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11625 La Grange Street
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4375
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4375
Grades: 6-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: #77.
West Junior High School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: 7-9
| 746 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hillside Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3536 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-5120
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-5120
Grades: 7-9
| 595 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9550 Bethel Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-4002
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-4002
Grades: K-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: #1010.
Boise Online School - Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 278 students
Rank: #1111.
South Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Grades: 7-9
| 560 students
Rank: #1212.
Fairmont Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2121 North Cole Road
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4790
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4790
Grades: 7-9
| 633 students
Rank: #1313.
Peace Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1845 South Federal Way
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Grades: K-8
| 259 students
Rank: #1414.
Isucceed Virtual High School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6148 North Discovery Way Suite
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Grades: 7-12
| 932 students
Rank: #1515.
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12639 Explorer Drive Suite 18
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Grades: 6-12
| 171 students
Rank: #1616.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Steelhead Way #164
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 151 students
Rank: #1717.
Frank Church High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8051 West Salt Creek Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5650
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5650
Grades: 7-12
| 386 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ada County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
6300 Denton Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4150
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4150
Grades: 5-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dehryl A Dennis Prof-tech Center
Vocational School
8201 West Victory Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5810
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5810
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
600 N. Steelhead Way, Suite 16
Boise, ID 83704
(180) 038-2601
Boise, ID 83704
(180) 038-2601
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Minidoka Junior High Alternative
Alternative School
650 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nampa Academy
Alternative School
650 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tiger Learn Program
Alternative School
650 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
Boise, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boise Evening School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8051 West Salt Creek Ct
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6700
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
7415 Fairview Avenue
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4610
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4610
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
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
Grades: 8-10
| 230 students
5007 Franklin Road
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-4900
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
334 South Cole Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5220
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5220
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Marian Pritchett Memorial School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1617 North 24th
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6830
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6830
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
6400 Overland Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5580
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5580
Grades: PK-6
| 279 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Boise, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Boise, ID include Sage International School Of Boise, North Junior High School and Lowell Scott Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Boise?
23 public middle schools are located in Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in Boise?
Boise public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Boise are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Boise include: Les Bois Junior High School vs. East Junior High School, South Junior High School vs. West Junior High School, West Junior High School vs. South Junior High School
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