For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,297 students in 83646, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in 83646, ID are Heritage Middle School, Sawtooth Middle School and Doral Academy Of Idaho. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 83646 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 83646, ID have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83646, ID Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4990 North Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 1,035 students
Rank: #22.
Sawtooth Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3730 North Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: #33.
Doral Academy Of Idaho
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2511 West Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1870 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
83646, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Meridian Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Meridian Night School (Alternative School) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6075 North Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 83646, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in 83646, ID include Heritage Middle School, Sawtooth Middle School and Doral Academy Of Idaho.
How many public middle schools are located in 83646?
4 public middle schools are located in 83646.
What is the racial composition of students in 83646?
83646 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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