For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,850 students in Sandpoint, ID (there are 5 private schools, serving 377 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Sandpoint, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Sandpoint, ID are Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Sandpoint Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandpoint, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Sandpoint 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sandpoint, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7881 Colburn-culver Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2734
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2734
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
420 South Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4759
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4759
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Sandpoint High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 South Division Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3034
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: #55.
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1626 Spruce Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2417
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2417
Grades: PK-6
| 459 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Lake Pend Oreille High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1005 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-6121
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 83 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sandpoint, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Sandpoint, ID include Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Sandpoint Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sandpoint?
9 public schools are located in Sandpoint.
What percentage of students in Sandpoint go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Sandpoint are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sandpoint?
Sandpoint public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sandpoint are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sandpoint include: Forrest M Bird Charter School vs. Sandpoint High School, Washington Elementary School vs. Farmin Stidwell Elementary School, Farmin Stidwell Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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