For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,850 students in Sandpoint, ID (there are , 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 93%).
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 47% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Sandpoint, ID (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
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: 13%
Rank: #44.
Sandpoint High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 South Division Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3034
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3034
Gr: 9-12 | 1,021 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1626 Spruce Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2417
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2417
Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
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 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 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 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
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 93%).
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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