For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 7,129 students in Kootenai County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kootenai County, ID are North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School and Canfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kootenai County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Kootenai County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kootenai County (2025)
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 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Canfield Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
East 1800 Dalton Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-9188
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-9188
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Kootenai Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13030 East O'gara Road
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3311
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3311
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Suite Michelle
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 667-5996
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 667-5996
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
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 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Post Falls Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 East 16th Avenue
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-7554
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-7554
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Timberlake Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5830 West Blackwell Boulevard
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2582
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2582
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
River City Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1505 North Fir Street
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 457-0933
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 457-0933
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Lakeland Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15601 North Highway 41
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0661
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0661
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Lakes Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 North 15th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-4544
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-4544
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Lakeland Online Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15506 North Washington Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 332-6800
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8
Rank: #1313.
Mountainview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7802 West Main Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1619 North 9th
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-7460
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-7460
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Cda Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
210 East Dalton Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-3024
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-3024
Gr: 4-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
1400 North Northwood Center Co
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-8241
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-8241
Gr: K-12
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: K-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Kootenai County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
632 Borah Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5844
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5844
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Bridge Academy Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1619 North 9th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0319
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0319
Gr: 11-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hayden Kinder Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
311 N 10th St
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-3851
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-3851
Gr: PK-K | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
15506 Washington St
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students
Riverbend Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
525 West Clearwater Loop
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 769-5960
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 769-5960
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kootenai County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kootenai County, ID include North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School and Canfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kootenai County?
17 public middle schools are located in Kootenai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kootenai County?
Kootenai County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kootenai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kootenai County include: River City Middle School vs. Post Falls Middle School, Post Falls Middle School vs. River City Middle School, Hayden Canyon Charter School vs. Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School
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