For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,075 students in Bonner County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bonner County, ID are Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bonner County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Bonner County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bonner County (2026)
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 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Southside School Road
Cocolalla, ID 83813
(208) 263-3020
Cocolalla, ID 83813
(208) 263-3020
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Idaho Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 East 3rd Street South
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-4227
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-4227
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Priest Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27732 Highway 57
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Gr: PK-7 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 Hope School Road
Hope, ID 83836
(208) 264-5680
Hope, ID 83836
(208) 264-5680
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
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 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Sagle Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Sagle Road
Sagle, ID 83860
(208) 263-2757
Sagle, ID 83860
(208) 263-2757
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Priest River Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 Harriet Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1181
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1181
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bonner County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bonner County, ID include Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bonner County?
9 public preschools are located in Bonner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bonner County?
Bonner County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bonner County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bonner County include: Southside Elementary School vs. Sagle Elementary School, Sagle Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School, Priest River Elementary School vs. Idaho Hill Elementary School
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