Summary:
Zip code 83877 is home to five schools serving about 3,288 students in the Post Falls District, a mid-tier Idaho district ranked 34th out of 101 statewide. The schools span grades PK through 12 and include one large traditional high school, one middle school, two elementary schools, and one small alternative high school. High school students make up just over half of enrollment, with roughly a quarter each in middle and elementary grades.
Post Falls High School is the clear standout, ranking 13th of 122 Idaho high schools with a 5-star rating. Its students far outperform state averages in English (77.4% vs. 61.3%) and science (63.4% vs. 41.2%), while chronic absenteeism sits below district and state levels. In contrast, New Vision High School ranks 119th of 122 with 0 stars, posting dramatically lower proficiency and the highest absenteeism rate in the zip code at 19.5%. Post Falls Middle School sits in the middle: it earns 3 stars, excels in English (61.6%) and science, but trails its own district slightly in math.
The elementary schools present the biggest opportunity for improvement. Both Ponderosa Elementary School and Seltice Elementary School score below state averages in English language arts, and Seltice's 5th-grade math proficiency sits at just 28.2% versus a 44.5% district average. Chronic absenteeism tracks performance, with the lowest-performing schools also reporting the highest absence rates. Seltice spends the most per student ($8,850) yet earns only a 2-star rating, while Post Falls High achieves elite results at lower spending. Overall, this zip code offers one excellent high school, but feeder schools are uneven, especially in elementary literacy and support services for at-risk students.
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