Public schools in Post Falls, ID
14 open public schools with an address in Post Falls, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,611
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Post Falls public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Post Falls, ID: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,611 students, an average of 472 per school. The largest campus is Post Falls High School (1,601 students), and the largest elementary school is Ponderosa Elementary School (466).
Post Falls District operates the most schools here (12), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Post Falls
Elementary schools in Post Falls
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensferry Elementary School Post Falls District | PK–05 | 406 | 20.3:1 | |
| Mullan Trail Elementary School Post Falls District | PK–05 | 342 | 17.2:1 | |
| Ponderosa Elementary School Post Falls District | PK–05 | 466 | 21.2:1 | |
| Prairie View Elementary Post Falls District | PK–05 | 349 | 19.5:1 | |
| Seltice Elementary School Post Falls District | PK–05 | 375 | 19.7:1 | |
| Treaty Rock Elementary Post Falls District | KG–05 | 379 | 19.9:1 | |
| West Ridge Elementary School Post Falls District | PK–05 | 425 | 20.1:1 |
Middle schools in Post Falls
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Falls Middle School Post Falls District | 06–08 | 746 | 17.6:1 | |
| River City Middle School Post Falls District | 06–08 | 550 | 18.9:1 |
High schools in Post Falls
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Academy North Elevate Academy North LLC · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 304 | 13.2:1 | |
| New Vision High School Post Falls District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 100 | 25:1 | |
| Post Falls High School Post Falls District | 09–12 | 1,601 | 23.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Post Falls
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Post Kinder Center Post Falls District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 40 | 10:1 | |
| Kootenai Classical Academy Kootenai Classical Academy Inc · Charter | PK–10 | 528 | 21.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.9%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Post Falls schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,611 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Post Falls
How many public schools are in Post Falls, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Post Falls: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 6,611 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Post Falls?
Schools with an address in Post Falls belong to 3 education agencies, led by Post Falls District (12 schools), Elevate Academy North LLC (1 school), Kootenai Classical Academy Inc (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Post Falls?
Post Falls High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Post Falls, with 1,601 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Post Falls?
Yes. 2 of the 14 public schools in Post Falls are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Elevate Academy North, Kootenai Classical Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Post Falls schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Post Falls public schools is 19.8:1, higher than the Idaho school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Post Falls guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Idaho cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Idaho cities