For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,086 students in Bonner County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bonner County, ID are Sandpoint Middle School, Forrest M Bird Charter School and Clark Fork Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bonner County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Bonner County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Bonner County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandpoint Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 South Division Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-4169
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-4169
Grades: 7-8
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Forrest M Bird Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
614 South Madison Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-7771
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-7771
Grades: 6-12
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Clark Fork Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 North Main Street
Clark Fork, ID 83811
(208) 266-1131
Clark Fork, ID 83811
(208) 266-1131
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Priest River Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 West Albeni Highway
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1118
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1118
Grades: 7-8
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
430 South Division Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2184
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2184
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sandpoint Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
4105 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Grades: 5-12
| 2 students
Bonner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Priest River Educational Program (Prep) Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5709 Highway 2
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1405
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1405
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bonner County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bonner County, ID include Sandpoint Middle School, Forrest M Bird Charter School and Clark Fork Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bonner County?
6 public middle schools are located in Bonner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bonner County?
Bonner County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Bonner County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bonner County include: Sandpoint Middle School vs. Forrest M Bird Charter School
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