Top 3 Best 83861 Idaho Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 833 students in 83861, ID.
The top ranked public schools in 83861, ID are St. Maries High School, St. Maries Middle School and Heyburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83861 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83861, ID have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83861, ID Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Maries High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
424 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2142
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
St. Maries Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1315 Jefferson Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-3495
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
Rank: #33.
Heyburn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 Main Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Maries Community Education Alternative
Alternative School
422 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 83861, ID?
The top ranked public schools in 83861, ID include St. Maries High School, St. Maries Middle School and Heyburn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 83861?
4 public schools are located in 83861.
What is the racial composition of students in 83861?
83861 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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