For the 2025 school year, there are 7 magnet public middle schools serving 4,172 students in Idaho.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Idaho are Galileo Stem Academy, Idaho Fine Arts Academy and Heritage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Idaho (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 771 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,035 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Rank: #55.
Lakes Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 North 15th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-4544
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-4544
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #66.
New Horizon Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3313 Park Ridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Grades: PK-8
| 655 students
Rank: n/an/a
Treasure Valley Math/science
Magnet School
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Grades: 4-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public middle schools in Idaho?
The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Idaho include Galileo Stem Academy, Idaho Fine Arts Academy and Heritage Middle School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Idaho?
7 magnet public middle schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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