Best Coeur D Alene Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,633 students in Coeur D Alene, ID (there are 9 private schools, serving 874 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Coeur D Alene, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Coeur D Alene, ID are Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School, Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities and Dalton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coeur D Alene, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Coeur D Alene have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Coeur D Alene, ID (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4904 North Duncan Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Gr: 6-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
311 North 9th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2822
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Dalton Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6335 North Mt Carroll
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 772-5364
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Canfield Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
East 1800 Dalton Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-9188
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
802 Harrison Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-3237
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Ramsey Magnet School Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
West 1351 Kathleen Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Coeur D'alene High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
North 5530 4th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 667-4507
Gr: 9-12 | 1,526 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Skyway Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6621 Courcelles Parkway
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-8998
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Fernan Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
520 North 21st
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2659
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Lake City High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6101 Ramsey Road
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 769-0769
Gr: 9-12 | 1,530 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 Suite Michelle
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 667-5996
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Northwest Expedition Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9650 North Government Way
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 763-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Lakes Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
930 North 15th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-4544
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Winton Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
920 La Crosse Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-3440
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1619 North 9th
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-7460
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Cda Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
210 East Dalton Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-3024
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Coeur D'alene Early Childhood Lerning Center
Special Education School
632 Borah Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5844
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Coeur D Alene, ID?
How many public schools are located in Coeur D Alene?
18 public schools are located in Coeur D Alene.
What percentage of students in Coeur D Alene go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Coeur D Alene are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Coeur D Alene?
Coeur D Alene public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Coeur D Alene are often viewed compared to one another?

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