Best 83605 Idaho Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 5,357 students in 83605, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 83605, ID are Thomas Jefferson Charter, Vision Charter School and Mosaics Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 83605 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 83605, ID have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83605, ID Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1209 Adam Smith Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-8772
Gr: K-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Vision Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19291 Ward Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-9220
Gr: K-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Mosaics Public School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 Lincoln Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Summitvue Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Smeed Parkway
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Syringa Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Willow Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3305
Gr: 7-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Heritage Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1803 East Ustick Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 453-8070
Gr: K-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Elevate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
114 W. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy East Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
1873 North Walton Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 504-0130
Gr: 6-10 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy Nampa
Alternative School
Charter School
11425 Orchard Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy North
Alternative School
Charter School
3716 Killdeer Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
222 12th Ave N
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-7240
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 83605, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 83605, ID include Thomas Jefferson Charter, Vision Charter School and Mosaics Public School.
How many public middle schools are located in 83605?
11 public middle schools are located in 83605.
What is the racial composition of students in 83605?
83605 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

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