For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 419 students in 83856, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in 83856, 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.
Public preschools in zipcode 83856 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 83856, ID have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83856, ID Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
83856, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 83856, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in 83856, ID include Priest Lake Elementary School and Priest River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 83856?
2 public preschools are located in 83856.
What is the racial composition of students in 83856?
83856 public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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