For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,343 students in Rathdrum, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rathdrum, ID are North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Lakeland Middle School and Mountainview Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rathdrum, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Rathdrum have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Rathdrum, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15633 North Meyer Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15601 North Highway 41
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0661
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0661
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Mountainview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7802 West Main Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rathdrum, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rathdrum, ID include North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Lakeland Middle School and Mountainview Alternative High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rathdrum?
3 public middle schools are located in Rathdrum.
What is the racial composition of students in Rathdrum?
Rathdrum public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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