For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 9,427 students in Meridian, ID. The top ranked public middle schools in Meridian, ID are Gem Prep Online School, Compass Public Charter School and Idaho Fine Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meridian, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Meridian have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Meridian, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gem Prep Online School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 East Gala Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Gr: PK-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: K-12 | 1,224 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Victory Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 West Kodiak Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4443
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4443
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Sawtooth Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3730 North Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Doral Academy Of Idaho
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2511 West Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1507 West 8th Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4225
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Idaho Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Gr: K-12 | 1,541 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1870 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Village Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3006 East Goldstone Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 336-2000
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 336-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Virtual School House
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1303 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5079
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5079
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Rebound School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 East Watertower Street S1
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Crossroads Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 North Nola
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4275
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4275
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Meridian, Idaho 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ada Professional-technical Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
1900 West Pine
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Gr: 10-12
1422 S. Tech Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Meridian Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Meridian Night School (Alternative School) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6075 North Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Riverside Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Meridian, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Meridian, ID include Gem Prep Online School, Compass Public Charter School and Idaho Fine Arts Academy. Meridian has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public middle schools are located in Meridian?
15 public middle schools are located in Meridian.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian?
Meridian public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Meridian include: Doral Academy Of Idaho vs. Compass Public Charter School, Virtual School House vs. Gem Prep Online School, Sawtooth Middle School vs. Heritage Middle School
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