Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Priest River’s public schools score below 72% of Idaho districts on tests and graduation
In Priest River, 67% of each class finishes high school in four years, below the Idaho average (81%). The grade covers the public school district serving Priest River, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Idaho, not nationally.
From Idaho state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Priest River’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 118 Idaho towns with household incomes within a quarter of Priest River’s, its schools beat 23%, lower than their 28% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 37% in math, against 55% and 42% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
65–69% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Idaho (the state reports Priest River’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14 per student, against $11,119 across Idaho (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Priest River Lamanna High. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Priest River’s grade
C: better than 28% of Idaho school districts. Both inputs trail the Idaho average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Priest River, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Priest River
Priest River Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 356 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Priest River
Priest River Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 356 students · 18:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Priest River
Priest River Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 356 students · 18:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Priest River
Priest River Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 356 students · 18:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Priest River
Priest River Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 356 students · 18:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Priest River
Priest River Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 356 students · 18:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Priest River
Priest River Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 356 students · 18:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Priest River
Priest River Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 356 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Priest River
Priest River Lamanna High
Grades 7–12 · 396 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Priest River
Priest River Lamanna High
Grades 7–12 · 396 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Priest River
Priest River Lamanna High
Grades 7–12 · 396 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Priest River
Priest River Lamanna High
Grades 7–12 · 396 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Priest River
Priest River Lamanna High
Grades 7–12 · 396 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Priest River
Priest River Lamanna High
Grades 7–12 · 396 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Priest River’s public schools are run by West Bonner County School District 83, which also serves Oldtown. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Priest River vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Idaho towns that share Priest River’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Priest River | C | West Bonner County School District 83 |
Every school in Priest River
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Idaho’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Priest River Jr. High School).
Questions about Priest River’s schools
Are Priest River’s schools good?
On Idaho’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Priest River children attend score below 72% of Idaho’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 23%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Priest River in?
West Bonner County School District 83, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 927 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
What is Priest River’s graduation rate?
65–69% of the class of 2023 in West Bonner County School District 83 graduated in four years, against 81% across Idaho.
How much does Priest River spend per student?
$14 in West Bonner County School District 83 (FY2024), against $11,119 across Idaho. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Priest River families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Priest River → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Idaho. Stars are from neighbors.