For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 912 students in Mountain Home, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mountain Home, ID are Fern-waters ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Home, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Mountain Home have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Mountain Home, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fern-waters ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 Van Dreff Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 4-8
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73 Smith Creek Road
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 868-3229
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 East 8th North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Home Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 East 6th South Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2590
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2590
Grades: 7-8
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Mountain Home, Idaho ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
160 South Lester Creek
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Richard Mckenna Alt. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
470 N 3rd E, Suite 4
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mountain Home, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mountain Home, ID include Fern-waters ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School, Prairie Elem/jr High School and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori.
How many public middle schools are located in Mountain Home?
5 public middle schools are located in Mountain Home.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Home?
Mountain Home public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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