For the 2025 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 52% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83655, ID have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Plymouth Middle School
(Math: 56% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
New Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 South Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
New Plymouth High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
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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