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ZIP 83842 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 83842

K-12 nearby
6
Public
6
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 83842 (ID) is associated with Kootenai Joint School District 274 (LEA 1601740) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 6 K-12 schools (6 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.2 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is North Idaho College about 19.8 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Kootenai Joint School District 274
LEA ID
1601740
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (13)

  • North Idaho College19.8 miles (31.9 km)2yr-public
  • Carrington College-Spokane37.2 miles (59.9 km)2yr-private
  • Spokane Community College41.1 miles (66.1 km)4yr-public
  • Gonzaga University42.7 miles (68.7 km)4yr-private
  • Great Northern University42.9 miles (69.0 km)4yr-private
  • Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs45.5 miles (73.3 km)4yr-private
  • Spokane Falls Community College45.7 miles (73.5 km)4yr-public
  • Whitworth University45.8 miles (73.7 km)4yr-private
  • Eastern Washington University48.5 miles (78.1 km)4yr-public
  • New Saint Andrews College53.7 miles (86.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Idaho54.2 miles (87.3 km)4yr-public
  • Washington State University57.1 miles (91.9 km)4yr-public
Show all 13 colleges & universities
  • Lewis-Clark State College74.8 miles (120.4 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
KOOTENAI JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——6.6 miles (10.6 km)
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——6.6 miles (10.6 km)
ST MARIES HIGH SCHOOLpublic——8.1 miles (13.1 km)
ST MARIES COMMUNITY EDUCATION ALTERNATIVEpublic——8.2 miles (13.1 km)
HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.0 miles (14.5 km)
ST MARIES MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——9.1 miles (14.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 83842

What school district is ZIP code 83842 in?
ZIP 83842 (ID) maps to Kootenai Joint School District 274 (LEA ID 1601740) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 83842?
US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 83842 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 83842 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher41.1%
High school23.3%
Less than HS0.0%
School districtKootenai Joint School District 274