For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 4,906 students in Bonner County, ID (there are , serving 750 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Bonner County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Bonner County, ID are Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bonner County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Bonner County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bonner County (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.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Southside School Road
Cocolalla, ID 83813
(208) 263-3020
Cocolalla, ID 83813
(208) 263-3020
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
Rank: #44.
Priest Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27732 Highway 57
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Kootenai Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Sprague Street
Kootenai, ID 83840
(208) 255-4076
Kootenai, ID 83840
(208) 255-4076
Grades: K-6
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 Hope School Road
Hope, ID 83836
(208) 264-5680
Hope, ID 83836
(208) 264-5680
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Idaho Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 East 3rd Street South
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-4227
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-4227
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Priest River Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 Harriet Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1181
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1181
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #1212.
Sagle Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Sagle Road
Sagle, ID 83860
(208) 263-2757
Sagle, ID 83860
(208) 263-2757
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Priest River Lamanna High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1103 9th Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #1717.
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
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 schools in Bonner County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Bonner County, ID include Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bonner County?
19 public schools are located in Bonner County.
What percentage of students in Bonner County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Bonner County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bonner County?
Bonner County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bonner County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bonner County include: Southside Elementary School vs. Sagle Elementary School, Sagle Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School, Forrest M Bird Charter School vs. Sandpoint High School
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