For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,665 students in 83877, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 83877, ID are Post Falls Middle School, Ponderosa Elementary School and River City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 83877 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in 83877, ID have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83877, ID Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Post Falls Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 East 16th Avenue
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-7554
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-7554
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3483 East Ponderosa Boulevard
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1508
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1508
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
River City Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1505 North Fir Street
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 457-0933
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 457-0933
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Seltice Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 North Chase
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1681
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1681
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Kootenai Classical Academy
Charter School
4318 North Fennecus Road
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 332-6800
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK-9 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 83877, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 83877, ID include Post Falls Middle School, Ponderosa Elementary School and River City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 83877?
5 public elementary schools are located in 83877.
What is the racial composition of students in 83877?
83877 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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