For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 405 students in Priest River, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Priest River, ID are Priest Lake Elementary School and Priest River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Priest River, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Priest River have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Priest River, ID (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%
Priest River, 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 preschools in Priest River, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Priest River, ID include Priest Lake Elementary School and Priest River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Priest River?
2 public preschools are located in Priest River.
What is the racial composition of students in Priest River?
Priest River public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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