Best Public Schools in Zip Code 83871

Zip code 83871 serves the small, rural community of Troy, Idaho, and includes just two public schools: Troy Elementary School (grades PK–6, 185 students) and Troy Junior/Senior High School (grades 7–12, 151 students). Both are part of the highly rated Troy School District, which ranks 6th out of 101 Idaho districts (94th percentile) and holds a 5-star rating.

Troy Elementary is the academic standout of the two, ranking 37th out of 346 Idaho elementary schools (89th percentile, 4 stars). Its English Language Arts proficiency is exceptional at 84.6% (state: 54%), and its math proficiency of 69.2% far exceeds the state average of 43.1%. The high school, while still strong, ranks 21st out of 122 Idaho high schools (83rd percentile, 4 stars). It truly shines in science, with 82.1% proficiency on the End-of-Course exam—nearly double Idaho's 41.2%—and also posts solid ELA scores (73.7% vs. 54% state). However, its math proficiency (51.9%) is a relative weak spot, falling below the elementary school's math performance (69.2%) and the district average (61.9%). The high school's math scores also dropped from 64.6% last year, and its overall ranking has slipped from a 5th-place peak in 2022–2023, though it remains well above state averages.

Both schools keep chronic absenteeism low, especially Troy Elementary at 6.8% compared to the state's 13.8%; the high school's rate is 11.6%. Each serves a similar socioeconomic population, with roughly one-third of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The high school spends more per student ($14,349 vs. $11,484) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (12.8 vs. 16.4). With only one elementary and one combined secondary school, students in Troy experience a seamless PK–12 pathway within a single district. The main concerns are year-over-year swings in proficiency—likely amplified by small class sizes—and the recent drop in high school math, both of which are worth watching. Overall, this is a high-performing rural district with notable strengths in ELA and science.