For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 834 students in Mountain Home, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mountain Home, ID are Prairie Elem/jr High School, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori and Mountain Home Junior High School. 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 29% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Mountain Home have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
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 Public Middle Schools in Mountain Home, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 East 8th North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Home Junior High School
(Math: 30% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Mountain Home, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
160 South Lester Creek
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Gr: PK-8
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
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 10%
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 Prairie Elem/jr High School, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori and Mountain Home Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mountain Home?
4 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 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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