Best Payette Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 341 students in Payette, ID.

The top ranked public middle schools in Payette, ID are Payette Academy and Mccain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Payette, ID public middle schools have an score of 24% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Payette have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Payette, ID (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Payette Academy

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
:

Top 50%

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1312 1st Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800

Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #22.

Mccain Middle School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
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400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122

Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

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Payette, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993

Gr: PK-12

Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993

Gr: K-12 | 1 student

Payette Alternative Center (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

20 N. 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705

Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Payette Alternative High School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

20 N 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705

Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Treasure Valley Tech (Tvt) - Idaho (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

20 North 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366

Gr: 9-12

Westside Elementary School (Closed 2024)

609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241

Gr: 4-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Wicap (Closed 2013)

Special Education School

315 South Main St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9086

Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Payette, ID?

The top ranked public middle schools in Payette, ID include Payette Academy and Mccain Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Payette?

2 public middle schools are located in Payette.

What is the racial composition of students in Payette?

Payette public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).