For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 6,217 students in Caldwell, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Caldwell, ID are Thomas Jefferson Charter, Vision Charter School and Vallivue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell, 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 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Caldwell have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Caldwell, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1209 Adam Smith Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-8772
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-8772
Gr: K-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Vision Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19291 Ward Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-9220
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-9220
Gr: K-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Vallivue Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16412 South 10th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-1426
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-1426
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Notus Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25260 Notus Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-4633
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-4633
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Mosaics Public School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3121 Lincoln Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Summitvue Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Smeed Parkway
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Syringa Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Willow Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3305
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3305
Gr: 7-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Heritage Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1803 East Ustick Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 453-8070
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 453-8070
Gr: K-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Elevate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 W. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy East Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1873 North Walton Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 504-0130
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 504-0130
Gr: 6-10 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy Nampa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
11425 Orchard Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy North
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3716 Killdeer Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
28371 El Paso Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
222 12th Ave N
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-7240
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-7240
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Caldwell, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Caldwell, ID include Thomas Jefferson Charter, Vision Charter School and Vallivue Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Caldwell?
14 public middle schools are located in Caldwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell?
Caldwell public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% 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 Caldwell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Caldwell include: Thomas Jefferson Charter vs. Vision Charter School, Vision Charter School vs. Thomas Jefferson Charter, Heritage Community Charter vs. Vision Charter School
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