For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 970 students in 83655, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in 83655, ID are New Plymouth Middle School, New Plymouth Elementary School and New Plymouth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83655 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83655, ID have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83655, ID Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Plymouth Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Southwest 2nd Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5788
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5788
Gr: 6-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
New Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 South Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
New Plymouth High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5311
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5311
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 83655, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in 83655, ID include New Plymouth Middle School, New Plymouth Elementary School and New Plymouth High School.
How many public schools are located in 83655?
3 public schools are located in 83655.
What is the racial composition of students in 83655?
83655 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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