For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 513 students in 83540, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83540, ID are Lapwai Elementary School and Lapwai Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 83540 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 83540, ID have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83540, ID Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lapwai Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Agency Road
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Lapwai Middle/high School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Grades: 6-12
| 267 students
83540, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 247
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 83540, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83540, ID include Lapwai Elementary School and Lapwai Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 83540?
2 public elementary schools are located in 83540.
What is the racial composition of students in 83540?
83540 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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