Schools in Zip Code 83823

Schools in ZIP code 83823 serve the Deary, Idaho area and include just one school: Deary School, an alternative school serving 145 students in grades 4 through 12 within the Whitepine Joint School District. Because Deary School is the only school in this ZIP code, it functions as the sole educational anchor for the community, covering an unusually broad grade span in an alternative setting.

Deary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in math. In 2025–2026, math proficiency across all grades reached 65%, well above the state average of 43.1%, and End-of-Course Math proficiency hit 68.8% compared to just 33.1% statewide. The school also posted strong ELA scores at 56.9% versus the state's 54.0%, and science proficiency of 50.0% against the state's 42.7%. Grade-level results were especially impressive in 4th-grade ELA (70.6% vs. 50.2% statewide) and 8th-grade math (73.7% vs. 41.2% statewide). However, a few areas remain near state averages, including 6th-grade math at 42.1% and 8th-grade science at 42.1%.

Beyond test scores, Deary School maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.6%, less than half the state average of 13.8%, and offers a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1. About 39.3% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet outcomes remain above state averages in most subjects. The graduation rate of 82.5% aligns exactly with the state average. Per-student spending was $14,557 in 2018–2019, reflecting the costs of running a small rural school. Math proficiency improved significantly from 51% to 65% year-over-year, and science jumped from 35.3% to 50%, though ELA dipped slightly. Areas to watch include 6th-grade math and 8th-grade science, where the school hovers near state norms.