For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 405 students in Priest River, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Priest River, 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.
Priest River, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Priest River have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Priest River, ID (2026)
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-7 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Priest River, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Priest River, ID include Priest Lake Elementary School and Priest River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Priest River?
2 public elementary schools are located in Priest River.
What is the racial composition of students in Priest River?
Priest River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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