For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,536 students in 83686, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 83686, ID are Victory Charter School, Legacy Charter School and Liberty Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 83686 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 83686, ID have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83686, ID Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Victory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9779 Kris Jensen Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 442-9400
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 442-9400
Gr: PK-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Legacy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4015 South Legacy Way
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-0947
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-0947
Gr: K-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9955 Kris Jensen Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-7952
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-7952
Gr: PK-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
South Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
229 West Greenhurst Road
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4740
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
New Horizon Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3313 Park Ridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
East Valley Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4085 East Greenhurst Road
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4760
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4760
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Union High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
506 Fletcher Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0559
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0559
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 83686, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 83686, ID include Victory Charter School, Legacy Charter School and Liberty Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 83686?
7 public middle schools are located in 83686.
What is the racial composition of students in 83686?
83686 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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