For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 383 students in 83261, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in 83261, ID are Paris Elementary School and Bear Lake On-line Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83261 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83261, ID have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83261, ID Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39 South Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Bear Lake On-line Learning
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
39 Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2891
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2891
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 83261, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in 83261, ID include Paris Elementary School and Bear Lake On-line Learning.
How many public schools are located in 83261?
2 public schools are located in 83261.
What is the racial composition of students in 83261?
83261 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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