Schools in Zip Code 83860

Zip code 83860, in the Sagle, Idaho area, contains just one school: Sagle Elementary School, a PK-6 school serving 264 students as part of the highly rated Lake Pend Oreille School District. The district earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the 78th percentile statewide, but Sagle Elementary itself holds only a 2-star rating, indicating the school underperforms relative to its own district. There are no middle or high schools within the zip code, so families must look outside the area for secondary education.

Academically, Sagle Elementary shows a clear split between strong early literacy and weaker math and science. In 2025-2026, overall ELA proficiency was 54.4%, essentially matching the state average (54.0%) and showing sharp improvement from 46.5% the prior year. Third and fourth grade ELA are genuine bright spots, outperforming both district and state by significant margins. However, overall math proficiency sits at 39.5%, well below the district's 54.1% and also under the state's 43.1%. Fifth grade is a particular trouble spot, with math (34.1%), science (38.6%), and ELA (47.7%) all below state and district averages. The school's state ranking improved from the 34th to the 47th percentile over the past year, but the 2-star rating has remained unchanged.

Other factors are worth noting: chronic absenteeism was 17.0% in 2021-2022, higher than the current state rate of 13.8% and far above the district's 2.1%, though the years are not directly comparable. Nearly 38% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, indicating notable economic disadvantage. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.6 and per-student spending of $8,495, the school has reasonable resources. For parents, the key takeaway is that Sagle Elementary offers strong early literacy instruction but needs targeted attention in upper-elementary math and science. The surrounding district is a solid support system, so with continued progress, the school could close the gap over the next few years.