School District · Idaho
Challis Joint School District 181
📍 Challis, ID · Custer County · NCES LEAID 1600720
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
PO BOX 304, CHALLIS, ID 83226
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
1600720
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Challis Joint School District 1815 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Challis Joint School District 181?▼
Challis Joint School District 181 serves 5 zip codes: 83226, 83227, 83235, 83253, 83278. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Challis Joint School District 181 rated?▼
Challis Joint School District 181 has an overall rating of 2 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 17th percentile among Idaho school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Idaho only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Challis Joint School District 181?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 328 students across 3 schools for Challis Joint School District 181.
What grades does Challis Joint School District 181 serve?▼
Challis Joint School District 181 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Challis Joint School District 181?▼
You can reach Challis Joint School District 181 by phone at (208)879-4231 or by mail at PO BOX 304, CHALLIS, ID 83226. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Challis Joint School District 181
Challis Joint School District 181 is a public school district serving 5 zip codes in Idaho, primarily in Custer County. It carries an overall rating of 2/10 (Poor), the 17th percentile among Idaho districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Idaho districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (208)879-4231 before making a housing decision.