For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 157 students in Priest River, ID.
The top ranked public middle school in Priest River, ID is Priest River Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Priest River, ID public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Priest River have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Priest River Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 West Albeni Highway
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1118
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1118
Grades: 7-8
| 157 students
Priest River, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Priest River Educational Program (Prep) Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5709 Highway 2
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1405
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1405
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
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 River Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Priest River?
1 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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