Best Schools in Benewah County, ID
Benewah County, ID has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 1,677 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Benewah County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benewah County, ID
The top high schools in Benewah County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kootenai Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kootenai District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 107 Students
2. St Maries High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Maries Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
3. Lakeside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plummer-worley Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
4. St Maries Community Education Alternative
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Maries Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 12 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benewah County, ID
The top middle schools in Benewah County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Maries Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Maries Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 211 Students
2. Lakeside Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plummer-worley Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benewah County, ID
The top elementary schools in Benewah County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harrison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kootenai District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 103 Students
2. Upriver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Maries Joint District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 90 Students
3. Heyburn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Maries Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
4. Lakeside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plummer-worley Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 182 Students
5. Calder School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 24 Students
6. Coeur D' Alene Tribal School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coeur D' Alene Tribal School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 133 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benewah County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benewah County, ID has a total population of 9,530 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benewah County, ID
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Benewah County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benewah County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benewah County, ID.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Benewah County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benewah County, ID
How many schools are in Benewah County, ID?
Benewah County, ID has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 1,677 students in total.
How do schools in Benewah County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Benewah County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Benewah County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benewah County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Benewah County
3 places in Benewah County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- St Maries Joint District (5 schools)
- Plummer-Worley Joint District (3 schools)