For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,489 students in Kootenai County, ID.
The top ranked public charter schools in Kootenai County, ID are North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School and Hayden Canyon Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kootenai County, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 61% statewide average). Charter schools in Kootenai County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Kootenai County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15633 North Meyer Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Grades: K-12
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4904 North Duncan Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Grades: 6-12
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
Hayden Canyon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13732 North Government Way
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 332-6800
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-8
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Kootenai Bridge Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
637 North Park Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 930-4515
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 930-4515
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kootenai Classical Academy
Charter School
4318 North Fennecus Road
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 332-6800
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-8
| 404 students
Kootenai County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
632 Borah Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5844
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5844
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Bridge Academy Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1619 North 9th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0319
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
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-3851
Grades: PK-K
| 275 students
15506 Washington St
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
Riverbend Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
525 West Clearwater Loop
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 769-5960
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 769-5960
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Kootenai County, ID?
The top ranked public charter schools in Kootenai County, ID include North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School and Hayden Canyon Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Kootenai County?
5 public charter schools are located in Kootenai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kootenai County?
Kootenai County public charter schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Kootenai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Kootenai County include: Hayden Canyon Charter School vs. Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy vs. Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School vs. North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
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