For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 918 students in Elmore County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmore County, ID are Fern-waters Public Charter School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmore County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Elmore County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Elmore County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fern-waters Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
904 Fernwater Lane
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73 Smith Creek Road
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Gr: 7-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Mountain Home Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 East 6th South Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2590
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2590
Gr: 7-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Glenns Ferry Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7438
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7438
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elmore County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmore County, ID include Fern-waters Public Charter School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite.
How many public middle schools are located in Elmore County?
5 public middle schools are located in Elmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore County?
Elmore County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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