For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,597 students in Blackfoot, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blackfoot, ID are Snake River Jr High School, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School and Mountain View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackfoot, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Blackfoot have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Blackfoot, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Snake River Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
918 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3018
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3018
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Idaho Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 N 550 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-7827
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-7827
Gr: K-9 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
645 Mitchell Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Blackfoot Charter Community
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
92 North 415 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Independence Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
155 East Francis Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Snake River Opportunities Alternative High School
Alternative School
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Blackfoot, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blackfoot, ID include Snake River Jr High School, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School and Mountain View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Blackfoot?
8 public middle schools are located in Blackfoot.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackfoot?
Blackfoot public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Blackfoot are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Blackfoot include: Snake River Jr High School vs. Mountain View Middle School, Mountain View Middle School vs. Snake River Jr High School, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School vs. Mountain View Middle School
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