For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,086 students in Bonner County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bonner County, ID are Sandpoint Middle School, Forrest M Bird Charter School and Priest River Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bonner County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Bonner County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Bonner County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 13%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Priest River Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 West Albeni Highway
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1118
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1118
Gr: 7-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Clark Fork Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 North Main Street
Clark Fork, ID 83811
(208) 266-1131
Clark Fork, ID 83811
(208) 266-1131
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
430 South Division Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2184
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2184
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Bonner County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 middle schools in Bonner County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bonner County, ID include Sandpoint Middle School, Forrest M Bird Charter School and Priest River Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bonner County?
6 public middle schools are located in Bonner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bonner County?
Bonner County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Bonner County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bonner County include: Sandpoint Middle School vs. Forrest M Bird Charter School
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