For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,489 students in Kootenai County, ID.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kootenai County, ID are North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School and Hayden Canyon Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kootenai County, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Kootenai County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Kootenai County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15633 North Meyer Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4904 North Duncan Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Gr: 6-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Hayden Canyon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13732 North Government Way
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 332-6800
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Kootenai Classical Academy
Charter School
4318 North Fennecus Road
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 332-6800
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK-9 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Kootenai County, ID?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kootenai County, ID include North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School and Hayden Canyon Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Kootenai County?
5 public charter schools are located in Kootenai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kootenai County?
Kootenai County public charter schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Kootenai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Kootenai County include: Hayden Canyon Charter School vs. Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School vs. North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
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