Hayden’s public schools outscore 78% of Idaho districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Hayden, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Reading proficiency in Hayden’s districts is 62%, above the Idaho average (55%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Idaho, not nationally.
From Idaho state tests taken in spring 2022, when 99% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hayden’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 112 Idaho towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hayden’s, its schools beat 83%, higher than their 78% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 62% and math 45% across both districts in spring 2022, against 55% and 42% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Coeur d'Alene School District 271 spends $11,856 per student and Lakeland Joint School District 272 $12,375, against $11,119 across Idaho (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Hayden Canyon Charter School and North Idaho Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hayden’s grade
A−: better than 78% of Idaho school districts, #6 of 59 Idaho towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Idaho average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hayden, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Hayden
Hayden Meadows Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 502 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Hayden Lake
Kindergarten in Hayden · depends on your address
Hayden Meadows Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 502 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Hayden Lake
Atlas Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 414 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hayden Lake
1st grade in Hayden · depends on your address
Hayden Meadows Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 502 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Hayden Lake
Atlas Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 414 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hayden Lake
2nd grade in Hayden · depends on your address
Hayden Meadows Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 502 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Hayden Lake
Atlas Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 414 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hayden Lake
3rd grade in Hayden · depends on your address
Hayden Meadows Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 502 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Hayden Lake
Atlas Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 414 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hayden Lake
4th grade in Hayden · depends on your address
Hayden Meadows Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 502 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Hayden Lake
Atlas Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 414 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hayden Lake
5th grade in Hayden · depends on your address
Hayden Meadows Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 502 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Hayden Lake
Atlas Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 414 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hayden Lake
Hayden runs its own schools through grade 12 (Coeur d'Alene School District 271). From grade PK, students attend the Lakeland Joint School District 272, shared with Athol, Hauser, Rathdrum and Spirit Lake. Its middle school is in Coeur D'Alene. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Hayden
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Hayden vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Idaho towns that share Hayden’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hayden | A− | Coeur d'Alene School District 271 PK–12 · Lakeland Joint School District 272 PK–12 |
| Dalton Gardens | A− | Coeur d'Alene School District 271 |
| Hayden Lake | — | Coeur d'Alene School District 271 |
| Coeur d'Alene | A− | Coeur d'Alene School District 271 |
All 3 neighbors share Coeur d'Alene School District 271 with Hayden for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Hayden
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Idaho’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Hayden’s schools
Are Hayden’s schools good?
By Idaho’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hayden children attend outscore 78% of Idaho’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #6 of 59 Idaho towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 83%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hayden in?
Two districts: Coeur d'Alene School District 271 runs grades PK–12, and Lakeland Joint School District 272 runs grades PK–12, shared with Athol, Hauser, Rathdrum and Spirit Lake.
Where do Hayden kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Lake City High School, Coeur D'Alene High School, Lakeland Senior High School and Timberlake Senior High School.
What is Hayden’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Coeur d'Alene School District 271 graduated in four years, against 81% across Idaho.
How much does Hayden spend per student?
$11,856 in Coeur d'Alene School District 271 and $12,375 in Lakeland Joint School District 272 (FY2024), against $11,119 across Idaho. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hayden?
Yes: North Idaho Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 228 students). Hayden also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Hayden families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hayden → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Idaho. Stars are from neighbors.