Top 5 Best Idaho Magnet Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 magnet public middle schools serving 4,103 students in Idaho.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Idaho are Galileo Magnet School, 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 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Idaho (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galileo Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4735 West Saguaro Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #22.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3467 West Flint Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-5410
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4990 North Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 1,041 students
Rank: #44.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4141 East Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #55.
Lakes Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
930 North 15th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-4544
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #66.
New Horizon Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3313 Park Ridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Grades: PK-8
| 592 students
Rank: n/an/a
Treasure Valley Math/science
Magnet School
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Grades: 4-12
| 9 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 Magnet School, 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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