Best Schools in Kootenai County, ID
Kootenai County, ID has 76 public schools (15 high, 11 middle, 37 elementary) serving 28,051 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Kootenai County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kootenai County, ID
The top high schools in Kootenai County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School
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Coeur D'alene Charter Academy Inc. • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 597 Students
2. Timberlake Senior High School
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Lakeland District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students
3. Post Falls High School
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Post Falls District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1565 Students
4. Lakeland Senior High School
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Lakeland District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 839 Students
5. Coeur D'alene High School
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Coeur D'alene District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1548 Students
6. Lake City High School
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Coeur D'alene District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1539 Students
7. Kootenai Jr/sr High School
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Kootenai District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 107 Students
8. St Maries High School
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St Maries Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
9. Mountainview Alternative High School
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Lakeland District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 165 Students
10. New Vision High School
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Post Falls District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 145 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kootenai County, ID
The top middle schools in Kootenai County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canfield Middle School
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Coeur D'alene District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 746 Students
2. Timberlake Middle School
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Lakeland District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 380 Students
3. Woodland Middle School
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Coeur D'alene District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
4. Lakeland Middle School
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Lakeland District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
5. River City Middle School
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Post Falls District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
6. Post Falls Middle School
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Post Falls District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students
7. St Maries Middle School
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St Maries Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 211 Students
8. Lakes Magnet School
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Coeur D'alene District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
9. Kellogg Middle School
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Kellogg Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 282 Students
10. Elevate Academy North
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Elevate Academy North Llc • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 221 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kootenai County, ID
The top elementary schools in Kootenai County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayden Meadows Elementary School
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Coeur D'alene District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
2. Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities
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Coeur D'alene District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
3. Greensferry Elementary School
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Post Falls District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
4. Dalton Elementary School
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Coeur D'alene District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
5. Twin Lakes Elementary School
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Lakeland District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
6. Atlas Elementary School
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Coeur D'alene District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
7. Betty Kiefer Elementary School
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Lakeland District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
8. John Brown Elementary School
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Lakeland District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
9. Athol Elementary School
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Lakeland District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students
10. Harrison Elementary School
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Kootenai District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 103 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kootenai County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kootenai County, ID has a total population of 171,362 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kootenai 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 Kootenai County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kootenai County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kootenai 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 Kootenai County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kootenai County, ID
How many schools are in Kootenai County, ID?
Kootenai County, ID has 76 public schools: 15 high schools, 11 middle schools and 37 elementary schools, serving 28,051 students in total.
How do schools in Kootenai County perform on state tests?
On average, 76 schools in Kootenai County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Kootenai County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kootenai 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: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Kootenai County
9 places in Kootenai County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Post Falls (12)
- Rathdrum (8)
- Spirit Lake (3)
- Harrison (2)
- Hayden Lake (2)
- Hayden (2)
- Athol (1)
- Cataldo (1)
- Dalton Gardens (1)
School districts (3)
- Coeur D'alene District (18 schools)
- Post Falls District (12 schools)
- Lakeland District (11 schools)