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Best Idaho Magnet Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 magnet public middle schools serving 4,172 students in Idaho.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Idaho are Galileo Stem Academy, Idaho Fine Arts Academy and Heritage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Idaho (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galileo Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4735 West Saguaro Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Gr: PK-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
915 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4990 North Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4141 East Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Lakes Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
930 North 15th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-4544
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
New Horizon Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3313 Park Ridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Gr: PK-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Treasure Valley Math/science
Magnet School
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Gr: 4-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Idaho?
The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Idaho include Galileo Stem Academy, Idaho Fine Arts Academy and Heritage Middle School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Idaho?
7 magnet public middle schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

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