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Best Priest River Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 801 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 Lamanna 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 32% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Priest River, ID (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Priest Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27732 Highway 57
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Gr: PK-7 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Priest River Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
418 Harriet Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1181
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Priest River Lamanna High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1103 9th Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

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 Lamanna High School.
How many public schools are located in Priest River?
3 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 28% (majority Hispanic).

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