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Best Kootenai County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 7,129 students in Kootenai County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kootenai County, ID are North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School and Canfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kootenai County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Kootenai County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Kootenai County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15633 North Meyer Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4904 North Duncan Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Gr: 6-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Canfield Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
East 1800 Dalton Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-9188
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Kootenai Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13030 East O'gara Road
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3311
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 Suite Michelle
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 667-5996
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Hayden Canyon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13732 North Government Way
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Post Falls Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 East 16th Avenue
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-7554
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Timberlake Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5830 West Blackwell Boulevard
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2582
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
River City Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1505 North Fir Street
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 457-0933
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Lakeland Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15601 North Highway 41
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0661
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Lakes Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
930 North 15th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-4544
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Mountainview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7802 West Main Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1619 North 9th
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-7460
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Cda Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
210 East Dalton Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-3024
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Kootenai Classical Academy
Charter School
4318 North Fennecus Road
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK-9 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kootenai County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kootenai County, ID include North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School and Canfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kootenai County?
17 public middle schools are located in Kootenai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kootenai County?
Kootenai County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kootenai County are often viewed compared to one another?

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