For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 157 students in 83856, ID.
The top-ranked public middle school in 83856, ID is Priest River Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 83856 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 83856, ID have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83856, ID Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Priest River Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 West Albeni Highway
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1118
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1118
Gr: 7-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 middle schools in 83856, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 83856, ID include Priest River Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 83856?
1 public middle schools are located in 83856.
What is the racial composition of students in 83856?
83856 public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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