For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,856 students in Sandpoint, ID (there are 4 private schools, serving 280 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Sandpoint, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sandpoint, ID are Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Sandpoint Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandpoint, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Sandpoint have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sandpoint, ID (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.
Sandpoint Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 South Division Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-4169
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-4169
Gr: 7-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Sandpoint High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 South Division Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3034
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3034
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Forrest M Bird Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 South Madison Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-7771
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-7771
Gr: 6-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Lake Pend Oreille High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1005 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-6121
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
430 South Division Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2184
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2184
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sandpoint Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
4105 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Gr: 5-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sandpoint, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Sandpoint, ID include Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Sandpoint Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sandpoint?
9 public schools are located in Sandpoint.
What percentage of students in Sandpoint go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Sandpoint are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sandpoint?
Sandpoint public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sandpoint are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sandpoint include: Forrest M Bird Charter School vs. Sandpoint High School, Lake Pend Oreille High School vs. Sandpoint High School, Sandpoint High School vs. Forrest M Bird Charter School
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