Best Public Schools in Zip Code 83210

Zip code 83210 is home to three schools—Aberdeen Elementary School (PK–5, 274 students), Aberdeen Middle School (6–8, 138 students), and Aberdeen High School (9–12, 213 students)—all part of the Aberdeen District, which serves a high-poverty population with free/reduced-price lunch eligibility ranging from 68.5% to 76.1% across the three schools. The district currently holds a 1-star rating, ranking 79th out of 101 districts in Idaho.

Among the three schools, Aberdeen Middle School stands out as the strongest overall for 2025-2026, ranked 123rd of 174 Idaho middle schools (29th percentile, 2 stars) and showing steady improvement from the 19th percentile in 2017-2018. Its 7th grade math proficiency was 52.3%, well above the state average of 43.6%. Aberdeen Elementary School has shown the most dramatic rank improvement, climbing from the 8th percentile to the 27th percentile over roughly eight years, with 5th graders beating state averages in both math (46.8% vs. 42.2%) and ELA (56.5% vs. 55.2%). Aberdeen High School is the most concerning story: its rank has dropped sharply from the 52nd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 22nd percentile in 2025-2026. While its ELA proficiency (58.5%) is close to the state's 61.3% and its graduation rate (82.5%) matches the state average, math proficiency is just 18.9%—nearly 15 points below the state.

All three schools trail state averages in math and ELA, and science is a consistent weakness at every level. Chronic absenteeism is elevated at the elementary (15.4%) and middle (15.8%) schools, while the high school is actually below the state rate at 13.0%. Class sizes are similar across the district, though the high school spends about $1,000 more per student than the elementary school. The bottom line for parents: Aberdeen Elementary and Middle are improving, but grade-level performance is inconsistent—4th and 6th graders lag significantly behind their peers. The high school's rapid decline in math and science is the most urgent concern, despite genuine strengths in ELA and graduation. With no alternative or charter schools in the zip code, these three schools represent the full range of options for families.