Public schools in Sandpoint, ID
9 open public schools with an address in Sandpoint, operated by 2 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
2,856
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Sandpoint public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Sandpoint, ID: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,856 students, an average of 317 per school. The largest campus is Sandpoint High School (1,000 students), and the largest elementary school is Farmin Stidwell Elementary School (510).
Lake Pend Oreille School District operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 17:1, similar to 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 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 37% 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 Sandpoint
Elementary schools in Sandpoint
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmin Stidwell Elementary School Lake Pend Oreille School District | PK–06 | 510 | 17.6:1 | |
| Lposd Home School Academy Lake Pend Oreille School District | KG–08 | 4 | 4:1 | |
| Northside Elementary School Lake Pend Oreille School District | PK–06 | 182 | 17.9:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Lake Pend Oreille School District | PK–06 | 329 | 19.5:1 |
Middle schools in Sandpoint
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpoint Middle School Lake Pend Oreille School District | 07–08 | 499 | 18.5:1 |
High schools in Sandpoint
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest M Bird Charter School Sandpoint Charter School Inc. · Charter | 06–12 | 255 | 11:1 | |
| Lake Pend Oreille High School Lake Pend Oreille School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 76 | 9.5:1 | |
| Sandpoint High School Lake Pend Oreille School District | 09–12 | 1,000 | 17:1 | |
| Sandpoint Juvenile Detention Lake Pend Oreille School District · Alternative School | 05–12 | 1 | 1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.5%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Sandpoint schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,856 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sandpoint
How many public schools are in Sandpoint, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Sandpoint: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 2,856 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sandpoint?
Schools with an address in Sandpoint belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lake Pend Oreille School District (8 schools), Sandpoint Charter School 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 Sandpoint?
Sandpoint High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sandpoint, with 1,000 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sandpoint?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Sandpoint are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Forrest M Bird Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sandpoint schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sandpoint public schools is 17:1, similar to 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 Sandpoint 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.
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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