For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,232 students in 83501, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83501, ID are Mcsorley Elementary School, Camelot Elementary School and Orchards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 83501 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 83501, ID have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83501, ID Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcsorley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2020 15th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3650
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3650
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Camelot Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1903 Grelle Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3500
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3500
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Orchards Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3429 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3700
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3700
Gr: K-5 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3610 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3400
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Jenifer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1213 16th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3300
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Mcghee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
636 Warner Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3600
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3600
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1409 8th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3800
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3800
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Burrell Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3550
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3550
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1840 9th Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3850
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Jcc - Lewiston
Alternative School
140 Southport Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 799-3332
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 799-3332
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston
Charter School
1212 9th Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 332-6800
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Region 2 Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3317 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Gr: 3-12 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
83501, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
602 13th Street Box 1288
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 83501, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83501, ID include Mcsorley Elementary School, Camelot Elementary School and Orchards Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 83501?
12 public elementary schools are located in 83501.
What is the racial composition of students in 83501?
83501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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