Public schools in Rathdrum, ID
9 open public schools with an address in Rathdrum, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,650
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Rathdrum public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Rathdrum, ID: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,650 students, an average of 406 per school. The largest campus is Lakeland Senior High School (830 students), and the largest elementary school is Garwood Elementary School (424).
Lakeland District operates the most schools here (7), 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 17.7:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 26% 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 Rathdrum
Elementary schools in Rathdrum
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Kiefer Elementary School Lakeland District | PK–05 | 367 | 16:1 | |
| Garwood Elementary School Lakeland District | PK–05 | 424 | 18.4:1 | |
| John Brown Elementary School Lakeland District | PK–05 | 377 | 17.1:1 | |
| Twin Lakes Elementary School Lakeland District | PK–05 | 272 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Rathdrum
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Middle School Lakeland District | 06–08 | 635 | 18:1 |
High schools in Rathdrum
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTEC School KTEC - Kootenai Tech Ed Campus · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 37 | 2.6:1 | |
| Lakeland Senior High School Lakeland District | 09–12 | 830 | 19.4:1 | |
| Mountainview Alternative High School Lakeland District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 155 | 20.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Rathdrum
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Idaho STEM Charter Academy North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. · Charter | KG–12 | 553 | 17.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.9%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Rathdrum schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,650 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rathdrum
How many public schools are in Rathdrum, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Rathdrum: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,650 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rathdrum?
Schools with an address in Rathdrum belong to 3 education agencies, led by Lakeland District (7 schools), KTEC - Kootenai Tech Ed Campus (1 school), North Idaho STEM Charter 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 Rathdrum?
Lakeland Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rathdrum, with 830 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rathdrum?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Rathdrum are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including North Idaho STEM Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rathdrum schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rathdrum public schools is 17.7:1, 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 Rathdrum 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