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Potlatch city, ID

ZIP 83855 — 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 83855

K-12 nearby
3
Public
2
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 83855 (Potlatch, ID) is associated with Potlatch School District 285 (LEA 1602700) 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 3 K-12 schools (2 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 5.1 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.4% 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 New Saint Andrews College about 19.0 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Potlatch School District 285
LEA ID
1602700
Private school share (ACS)
0.4%

Colleges & universities (16)

  • New Saint Andrews College19.0 miles (30.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Idaho19.4 miles (31.2 km)4yr-public
  • Washington State University22.3 miles (35.9 km)4yr-public
  • Lewis-Clark State College40.8 miles (65.6 km)4yr-public
  • North Idaho College47.2 miles (76.0 km)2yr-public
  • Eastern Washington University47.3 miles (76.1 km)4yr-public
  • Carrington College-Spokane50.3 miles (81.0 km)2yr-private
  • Spokane Community College51.9 miles (83.5 km)4yr-public
  • Gonzaga University52.3 miles (84.1 km)4yr-private
  • Great Northern University52.8 miles (85.0 km)4yr-private
  • Spokane Falls Community College54.3 miles (87.4 km)4yr-public
  • Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs57.8 miles (92.9 km)4yr-private
Show all 16 colleges & universities
  • Whitworth University58.0 miles (93.3 km)4yr-private
  • Walla Walla Community College91.4 miles (147.2 km)4yr-public
  • Whitman College93.8 miles (150.9 km)4yr-private
  • Walla Walla University96.8 miles (155.8 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
POTLATCH JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——4.7 miles (7.5 km)
POTLATCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——5.1 miles (8.2 km)
WILD ROSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——9.5 miles (15.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 83855

What school district is ZIP code 83855 in?
ZIP 83855 (Potlatch, ID) maps to Potlatch School District 285 (LEA ID 1602700) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 83855?
US5 lists 3 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 2 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 83855 attend private school?
About 0.4% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 83855 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher23.0%
High school33.7%
Less than HS6.1%
School districtPotlatch School District 285