For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 257 students in Bonner County, ID.
The top-ranked public charter school in Bonner County, ID is Forrest M Bird Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bonner County, ID public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 61% statewide average). Charter schools in Bonner County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Bonner County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Bonner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Priest River Educational Program (Prep) Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5709 Highway 2
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1405
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1405
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Bonner County, ID?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bonner County, ID include Forrest M Bird Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Bonner County?
1 public charter schools are located in Bonner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bonner County?
Bonner County public charter schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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