For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 955 students in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Boise Bench are South Junior High School and Peace Valley Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Gr: 7-9 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Peace Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1845 South Federal Way
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 205-8818
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Ada County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
6300 Denton Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4150
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4150
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID include South Junior High School and Peace Valley Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise?
the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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