For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,679 students in 83823, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83823, ID are Gem Prep Meridian, Gem Prep Meridian North and Deary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 83823 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 83823, ID have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83823, ID Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gem Prep Meridian
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2750 Gala Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Gr: K-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Gem Prep Meridian North
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5390 North Mcdermott Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Gr: K-10 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Deary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 1st Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 877-1151
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 877-1151
Gr: 4-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Gem Prep Pocatello School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4145 Yellowstone Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Gr: K-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Gem Prep Nampa
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Iowa Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Gr: K-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Gem Prep Meridian South
Charter School
1925 Lake Hazel Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 332-6800
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Gem Prep Twin Falls
Charter School
151 Federation Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 735-5646
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 735-5646
Gr: K-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 83823, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83823, ID include Gem Prep Meridian, Gem Prep Meridian North and Deary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 83823?
7 public elementary schools are located in 83823.
What is the racial composition of students in 83823?
83823 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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