For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,482 students in Nez Perce County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nez Perce County, ID are Sacajawea Middle School, Jenifer Middle School and Culdesac School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nez Perce County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Nez Perce County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nez Perce County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3610 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3400
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Jenifer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1213 16th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3300
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Culdesac School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Culdesac Avenue
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Lapwai Middle/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Gr: 6-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Jcc - Lewiston
Alternative School
140 Southport Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 799-3332
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 799-3332
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Region 2 Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3317 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Gr: 3-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Nez Perce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 247
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
602 13th Street Box 1288
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nez Perce County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nez Perce County, ID include Sacajawea Middle School, Jenifer Middle School and Culdesac School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nez Perce County?
6 public middle schools are located in Nez Perce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nez Perce County?
Nez Perce County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Nez Perce County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Nez Perce County include: Culdesac School vs. Lapwai Middle/high School, Sacajawea Middle School vs. Jenifer Middle School, Jenifer Middle School vs. Sacajawea Middle School
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