For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 383 students in 83261, ID.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 83261 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 83261, ID have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83261, ID Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 83261, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 83261, ID include Paris Elementary School and Bear Lake On-line Learning.
How many public elementary schools are located in 83261?
2 public elementary schools are located in 83261.
What is the racial composition of students in 83261?
83261 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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