For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 358 students in 83261, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 83261, ID are Paris Elementary School and Bear Lake On-line Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 83261 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in 83261, ID have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83261, ID Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39 South Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Bear Lake On-line Learning
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
39 Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2891
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2891
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 83261, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 83261, ID include Paris Elementary School and Bear Lake On-line Learning.
How many public elementary schools are located in 83261?
2 public elementary schools are located in 83261.
What is the racial composition of students in 83261?
83261 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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