For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,172 students in Spirit Lake, ID (there are , serving 19 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Spirit Lake, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Spirit Lake, ID are Timberlake Senior High School, Timberlake Middle School and Spirit Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spirit Lake, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Spirit Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Spirit Lake, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timberlake Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5973 West Highway 54
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-6303
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-6303
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Timberlake Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5830 West Blackwell Boulevard
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2582
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2582
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32605 North 5th Avenue
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2501
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2501
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Spirit Lake, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Spirit Lake, ID include Timberlake Senior High School, Timberlake Middle School and Spirit Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Spirit Lake?
3 public schools are located in Spirit Lake.
What percentage of students in Spirit Lake go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Spirit Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spirit Lake?
Spirit Lake 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).
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