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Best Bonner County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,906 students in Bonner County, ID (there are 9 private schools, serving 648 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Bonner County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bonner County, ID are Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bonner County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Bonner County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bonner County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7881 Colburn-culver Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2734
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
420 South Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4759
Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Southside School Road
Cocolalla, ID 83813
(208) 263-3020
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Idaho Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
402 East 3rd Street South
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-4227
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Priest Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27732 Highway 57
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Gr: PK-7 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Sandpoint Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 South Division Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-4169
Gr: 7-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Kootenai Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Sprague Street
Kootenai, ID 83840
(208) 255-4076
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 Hope School Road
Hope, ID 83836
(208) 264-5680
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Sandpoint High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
410 South Division Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3034
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1626 Spruce Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2417
Gr: PK-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Sagle Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Sagle Road
Sagle, ID 83860
(208) 263-2757
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Forrest M Bird Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
614 South Madison Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-7771
Gr: 6-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Priest River Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
418 Harriet Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1181
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Clark Fork Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
502 North Main Street
Clark Fork, ID 83811
(208) 266-1131
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Priest River Lamanna High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1103 9th Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Lake Pend Oreille High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Lposd Home School Academy
430 South Division Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2184
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sandpoint Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
4105 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Gr: 5-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bonner County, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Bonner County, ID include Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bonner County?
19 public schools are located in Bonner County.
What percentage of students in Bonner County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Bonner County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bonner County?
Bonner County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bonner County are often viewed compared to one another?

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