For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,247 students in Sandpoint, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sandpoint, ID are Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Farmin Stidwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandpoint, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sandpoint have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sandpoint, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
430 South Division Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2184
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2184
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sandpoint, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sandpoint, ID include Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Farmin Stidwell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sandpoint?
6 public elementary schools are located in Sandpoint.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandpoint?
Sandpoint public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sandpoint are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sandpoint include: Washington Elementary School vs. Farmin Stidwell Elementary School, Farmin Stidwell Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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