For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,002 students in West Bonner County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in West Bonner County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
5 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
1,002 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
West Bonner County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.43
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
20%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
935 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
93%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
56
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
89
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
64
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,225 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,379 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,225
$10,185
Spending / Student
$12,379
$9,364
Best West Bonner County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Priest Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27732 Highway 57
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Idaho Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 East 3rd Street South
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-4227
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-4227
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Priest River Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 Harriet Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1181
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1181
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Priest River Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 West Albeni Highway
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1118
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1118
Grades: 7-8
| 157 students
Rank: #55.
Priest River Lamanna High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1103 9th Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Bonner County School District?
West Bonner County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,002 students.
What is the rank of West Bonner County School District?
West Bonner County School District is ranked #108 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Bonner County School District?
93% of West Bonner County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Bonner County School District?
West Bonner County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is West Bonner County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,379 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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