For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 850 students in Priest River, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Priest River, ID are Priest Lake Elementary School, Priest River Elementary School and Priest River Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Priest River, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Priest River have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Priest River, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Priest Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27732 Highway 57
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Priest River Elementary School
(Math: 32% | 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
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Priest River Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
Rank: #44.
Priest River Lamanna High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1103 9th Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Priest River, Idaho ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 schools in Priest River, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Priest River, ID include Priest Lake Elementary School, Priest River Elementary School and Priest River Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Priest River?
4 public schools are located in Priest River.
What is the racial composition of students in Priest River?
Priest River public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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