For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 801 students in 83856, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in 83856, ID are Priest Lake Elementary School, Priest River Elementary School and Priest River Lamanna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83856 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83856, ID have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83856, ID Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Priest Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27732 Highway 57
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Gr: PK-7 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Priest River Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 Harriet Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1181
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1181
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Priest River Lamanna High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1103 9th Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
83856, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Priest River Educational Program (Prep) Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5709 Highway 2
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1405
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1405
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 83856, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in 83856, ID include Priest Lake Elementary School, Priest River Elementary School and Priest River Lamanna High School.
How many public schools are located in 83856?
3 public schools are located in 83856.
What is the racial composition of students in 83856?
83856 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.