For the 2026 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 662 students in Idaho.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Idaho are Beutler Middle School, Homedale Middle School and Camas County Elem/jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Idaho (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beutler Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Homedale Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3437 Johnstone Road
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Camas County Elem/jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Soldier Road
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Idaho?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Idaho include Beutler Middle School, Homedale Middle School and Camas County Elem/jr High School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Idaho?
3 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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