Top 10 Best Kootenai County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 53 public schools serving 23,147 students in Kootenai County, ID (there are 19 private schools, serving 2,702 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Kootenai County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Kootenai County, ID are North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy and Harrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kootenai County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Kootenai County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Kootenai County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 90% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15633 North Meyer Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Grades: K-12
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 82% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4904 North Duncan Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Grades: 6-12
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13030 East O'gara Road
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3511
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities
Magnet School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
311 North 9th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2822
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Hayden Meadows Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
900 East Hayden Avenue
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-5006
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dalton Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6335 North Mt Carroll
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 772-5364
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Greensferry Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 North Bunting Lane
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-0999
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bryan Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
802 Harrison Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-3237
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5326 West Rice Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #1010.
Canfield Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
East 1800 Dalton Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-9188
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #1111.
Coeur D'alene High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
North 5530 4th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 667-4507
Grades: 9-12
| 1,576 students
Rank: #1212.
Lakeland Senior High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7006 West Highway 53
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0181
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #1313.
Hayden Canyon Charter School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13732 North Government Way
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-8
| 387 students
Rank: #1414.
Ramsey Magnet School Of Science
Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
West 1351 Kathleen Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1515.
Atlas Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3000 West Honeysuckle
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 762-0626
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1616.
Betty Kiefer Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13898 North Schooner Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5206
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1717.
Mullan Trail Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 West Cherry
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 457-0772
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1818.
Prairie View Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2478 East Poleline Road
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-8327
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1919.
Timberlake Senior High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5973 West Highway 54
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-6303
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
Rank: #2020.
Timberlake Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5830 West Blackwell Boulevard
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2582
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #2121.
Post Falls Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 East 16th Avenue
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-7554
Grades: 6-8
| 857 students
Rank: #2222.
Skyway Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6621 Courcelles Parkway
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-8998
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Athol Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6333 East Menser Avenue
Athol, ID 83801
(208) 683-2231
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Garwood Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
North 17506 Ramsey Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
John Brown Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15574 North Washington
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0551
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Treaty Rock Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4916 East Hope Avenue
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #2727.
Canyon Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27491 East Schoolhouse Loop
Cataldo, ID 83810
(208) 682-2749
Grades: K-5
| 90 students
Rank: #2828.
Kootenai Bridge Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
637 North Park Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 930-4515
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #2929.
Seltice Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 North Chase
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1681
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #3030.
Post Falls High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2832 East Poleline Road
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-0581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,628 students
Rank: #3131.
Ponderosa Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3483 East Ponderosa Boulevard
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1508
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #3232.
Woodland Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 Suite Michelle
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 667-5996
Grades: 6-8
| 892 students
Rank: #3333.
Fernan Stem Academy
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
520 North 21st
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2659
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #3434.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32605 North 5th Avenue
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2501
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #3535.
River City Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 North Fir Street
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 457-0933
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
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Kootenai County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1619 North 9th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0319
Grades: 11-12
| 9 students
Hayden Kinder Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
311 N 10th St
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-3851
Grades: PK-K
| 275 students
15506 Washington St
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
525 West Clearwater Loop
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 769-5960
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Kootenai County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Kootenai County, ID include North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy and Harrison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kootenai County, ID?
53 public schools are located in Kootenai County, ID.
What percentage of students in Kootenai County, ID go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Kootenai County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kootenai County, ID?
Kootenai County, ID public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

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