For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 445 students in Priest River, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Priest River, ID are Priest Lake 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Priest River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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 Lamanna High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1103 9th Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
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 middle schools in Priest River, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Priest River, ID include Priest Lake Elementary School and Priest River Lamanna High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Priest River?
2 public middle schools are located in Priest River.
What is the racial composition of students in Priest River?
Priest River public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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