For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 359 students in 83851, ID.
The top ranked public schools in 83851, ID are Lakeside Middle School, Lakeside Elementary School and Lakeside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83851 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83851, ID have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83851, ID Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1345 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-2118
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-2118
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeside High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 83851, ID?
The top ranked public schools in 83851, ID include Lakeside Middle School, Lakeside Elementary School and Lakeside High School.
How many public schools are located in 83851?
3 public schools are located in 83851.
What is the racial composition of students in 83851?
83851 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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