For the 2025 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 38% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 39%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3610 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3400
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Jenifer Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1213 16th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3300
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Culdesac School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Culdesac Avenue
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Grades: PK-12
| 115 students
Rank: #44.
Lapwai Middle/high School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Grades: 6-12
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jcc - Lewiston
Alternative School
140 Southport Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 799-3332
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 799-3332
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 3-12
| 2 students
Nez Perce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 247
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
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: Sacajawea Middle School vs. Jenifer Middle School, Jenifer Middle School vs. Sacajawea Middle School, Lapwai Middle/high School vs. Culdesac School
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