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Best Benewah County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 413 students in Benewah County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benewah County, ID are St. Maries Middle School and Lakeside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benewah County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Benewah County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Benewah County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Maries Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 Jefferson Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-3495
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Coeur D' Alene Tribal School
30 Moctelme St
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Gr: K-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 126:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Benewah County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benewah County, ID include St. Maries Middle School and Lakeside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benewah County?
3 public middle schools are located in Benewah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benewah County?
Benewah County public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

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