For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,206 students in 83316, ID (there are , serving 120 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 83316, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 83316, ID are Buhl High School, Popplewell Elementary School and Buhl Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83316 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83316, ID have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83316, ID 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buhl High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Indian Territory
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8262
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8262
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Popplewell Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 North 6th Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8225
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8225
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Buhl Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Sawtooth Boulevard
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
83316, Idaho 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wakapa Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
525 Sawtooth Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 83316, ID?
The top ranked public schools in 83316, ID include Buhl High School, Popplewell Elementary School and Buhl Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 83316?
3 public schools are located in 83316.
What percentage of students in 83316 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 83316 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83316?
83316 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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