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Best Nampa Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 7,301 students in Nampa, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nampa, ID are Victory Charter School, Legacy Charter School and Liberty Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nampa, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Nampa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Nampa, ID (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Victory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9779 Kris Jensen Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 442-9400
Gr: PK-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Legacy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4015 South Legacy Way
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-0947
Gr: K-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9955 Kris Jensen Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-7952
Gr: PK-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Sage Valley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18070 Santa Ana Avenue
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4919
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Idaho Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1220 5th Street North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 463-4324
Gr: PK-12 | 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Lone Star Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11055 Lone Star Road
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4745
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
South Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
229 West Greenhurst Road
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
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 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
East Valley Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4085 East Greenhurst Road
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4760
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Nampa Online Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3313 Parkridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Union High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
506 Fletcher Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0559
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Jcc - Nampa
Alternative School
1650 11th Avenue North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 465-8443
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nampa Academy
Alternative School
28 South Midland Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nampa, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nampa, ID include Victory Charter School, Legacy Charter School and Liberty Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nampa?
14 public middle schools are located in Nampa.
What is the racial composition of students in Nampa?
Nampa public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Nampa are often viewed compared to one another?

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