For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,031 students in Blackfoot, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Blackfoot, ID are Snake River Jr High School, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School and Snake River Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackfoot, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Blackfoot have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Blackfoot, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Snake River Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
918 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3018
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3018
Gr: 7-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Idaho Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 N 550 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-9913
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-9913
Gr: K-9 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Snake River Online
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3001
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3001
Gr: K-8 | 1,239 student Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
645 Mitchell Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Blackfoot Charter Community
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
92 North 415 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Independence Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
155 East Francis Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Gr: 7-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Snake River Opportunities Alternative High School
Alternative School
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Blackfoot, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8800
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
460 York Drive
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8834
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8834
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Irving Kindergarten Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
440 W Judicial Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
State Hospital South (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
E Alice St
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Summit Academy (Alternative School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
645 Mitchell Rd
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Blackfoot, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Blackfoot, ID include Snake River Jr High School, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School and Snake River Online.
How many public middle schools are located in Blackfoot?
8 public middle schools are located in Blackfoot.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackfoot?
Blackfoot public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Blackfoot are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Blackfoot include: Snake River Jr High School vs. Mountain View Middle School, Mountain View Middle School vs. Snake River Jr High School, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School vs. Mountain View Middle School
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