For the 2025 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 32% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 83856, ID have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Priest River Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 West Albeni Highway
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1118
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1118
Grades: 7-8
| 157 students
83856, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
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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