| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenai Joint School District 274 | Harrison | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 210 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Coeur d'Alene School District 271 | Coeur d'Alene | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 10,107 | 20 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Lakeland Joint School District 272 | Athol | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 4,693 | 12 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Post Falls School District 273 | Post Falls | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 6,050 | 12 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kellogg Joint School District 391 | Cataldo | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 1,201 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Plummer-Worley Joint School District 44 | Worley | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 357 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Kootenai County compares
Together they enroll 22,618 students across 53 schools. The largest is Coeur d'Alene School District 271 with 10,107 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Idaho average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Kootenai County, Idaho
Kootenai County has 6 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kootenai County is Kootenai Joint School District 274 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Idaho. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Kootenai County, ID?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Kootenai County, ID. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Kootenai County, ID?
Of the districts serving Kootenai County, Kootenai Joint School District 274 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among Idaho school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Idaho reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Idaho and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Idaho only, never across state lines.