For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 683 students in Emmett, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Emmett, ID are Emmett Middle School and Black Canyon Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmett, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Emmett have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Emmett, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emmett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 East 4th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Gr: 6-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Payette River Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Emmett, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1950 E 12th St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Gr: 4-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
601 East Third St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5971
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5971
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
The Patriot Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
330 West Main Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3642
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3642
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Patriot Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
315 S Johns Avenue
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Emmett, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Emmett, ID include Emmett Middle School and Black Canyon Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Emmett?
3 public middle schools are located in Emmett.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmett?
Emmett public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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