After we put together the list of the best public high schools in Idaho, one question kept coming up:What about middle schools? So, we went back to Niche.com to see which Idaho public middle schools earned the highest marks for 2026. And the best school on paper might not always the best fit for every kid. 20 Best Public Middle Schools in Idaho for 2026, According to Niche.comTreasure Valley Schools Are Well RepresentedOne of the biggest takeaways from this list is just how strongly the Treasure Valley is represented. Because surviving middle school is enough of an adventure without trying to force every kid into the exact same mold.