For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,640 students in Payette County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Payette County, ID are New Plymouth Middle School, Treasure Valley Classical Academy and Payette Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payette County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Payette County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Payette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Plymouth Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Southwest 2nd Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5788
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5788
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Treasure Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Sw 3rd Street
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 953-1663
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 953-1663
Grades: K-10
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 1st Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
Fruitland Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Iowa Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3360
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3360
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #55.
Fruitland Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3350
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3350
Grades: 5-8
| 474 students
Rank: #66.
Mccain Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
Payette County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 North Iowa Ave
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-7424
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-7424
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Payette Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
20 N. 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Payette Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
20 N 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Treasure Valley Tech (Tvt) - Idaho (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
20 North 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Grades: 4-5
| 209 students
Wicap (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
315 South Main St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9086
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9086
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Payette County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Payette County, ID include New Plymouth Middle School, Treasure Valley Classical Academy and Payette Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Payette County?
6 public middle schools are located in Payette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Payette County?
Payette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Payette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Payette County include: Fruitland Middle School vs. New Plymouth Middle School
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