For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 759 students in Sandpoint, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sandpoint, ID are Sandpoint Middle School and Forrest M Bird Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandpoint, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Sandpoint have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Sandpoint, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandpoint Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 South Division Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-4169
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-4169
Gr: 7-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Forrest M Bird Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 South Madison Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-7771
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-7771
Gr: 6-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
430 South Division Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2184
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
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 middle schools in Sandpoint, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sandpoint, ID include Sandpoint Middle School and Forrest M Bird Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sandpoint?
4 public middle schools are located in Sandpoint.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandpoint?
Sandpoint public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Sandpoint are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sandpoint include: Sandpoint Middle School vs. Forrest M Bird Charter School
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