For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 489 students in Priest River, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Priest River, ID are Priest Lake Elementary School and Priest River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Priest River, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Priest River have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Priest River, ID (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Priest Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27732 Highway 57
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Priest River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 Harriet Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1181
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1181
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Priest River, 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 elementary schools in Priest River, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Priest River, ID include Priest Lake Elementary School and Priest River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Priest River?
2 public elementary schools are located in Priest River.
What is the racial composition of students in Priest River?
Priest River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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