Best Schools in Ponderay, ID
Ponderay, ID has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,596 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Ponderay greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ponderay, ID
The top high schools in Ponderay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandpoint High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Pend Oreille School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ponderay, ID
The top middle schools in Ponderay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandpoint Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Pend Oreille School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 514 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ponderay, ID
The top elementary schools in Ponderay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kootenai Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Pend Oreille School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 350 Students
2. Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
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Lake Pend Oreille School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 505 Students
3. Sandpoint Christian School
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Sandpoint Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 147 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ponderay, ID
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ponderay, ID has a total population of 1,177 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ponderay, 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 Ponderay, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ponderay, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ponderay, 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 Ponderay, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ponderay, ID
How many schools are in Ponderay, ID?
Ponderay, ID has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,596 students in total.
How do schools in Ponderay perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Ponderay score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Ponderay greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ponderay?
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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Every school in Ponderay
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.