Summary:
Zip code 83849, covering the Osburn, Idaho area, contains just one school: Silver Hills Elementary School, a PK-6 campus with 294 students in the Wallace District. Since no middle or high schools exist within this zip code, families in Osburn rely on this school for foundational education before moving to neighboring communities for grades 7–12.
The school is a high performer that has improved significantly over time, rising from a 2-star rating in 2017–2018 to a 4-star rating in 2025–2026, ranking 104th out of 346 Idaho elementary schools, while the Wallace District ranks 29th out of 101 districts. Its academic results exceed both district and state averages: math proficiency sits at 55.8% compared to the state's 43.1%, while English Language Arts proficiency reaches 63.0% versus the state's 54.0%. Within the school, math shows concerning decline, dropping from 66.7% proficiency in 3rd grade to 47.2% in 6th grade. ELA performance stays strong throughout, ending at 66.7% in 6th grade. Science is one weakness, with 5th-grade proficiency at 40%, four points below the state average of 44%.
With a favorable 14:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $12,410, this school has solid resources. However, chronic absenteeism runs at 15.4%, higher than both the district's 14.8% and the state's 13.8%, and just over half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. While the school performs well academically, the attendance gap is worth monitoring. Families considering this area should feel confident in the school's academic trajectory, but should plan for their children to travel outside zip code 83849 for middle school and high school options.
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