For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 946 students in Sandpoint, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Sandpoint have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sandpoint, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sandpoint, ID include Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Farmin Stidwell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sandpoint?
3 public preschools are located in Sandpoint.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandpoint?
Sandpoint public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Sandpoint are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sandpoint include: Washington Elementary School vs. Farmin Stidwell Elementary School, Farmin Stidwell Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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