Our Schools
In 2025, Lakeland Jt. School District Elementary Schools ranked #6 for large school districts in the state of Idaho for Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI) scores.
In 2023/24, the Lakeland School District was named the #2 School District in the Spokane area, #1 School District in Kootenai County and the #1 School District with the best teachers in the Spokane area by NICHE.
In 2015, the Lakeland Joint School District was named the #1 School District in the State of Idaho by NICHE. The district maintains six elementary schools and five secondary schools, plus maintenance, transportation, food service, and administrative facilities.
Lakeland Senior High School
Principal James Hoffman serves Lakeland High School (9-12) located at 7006 W. Highway 53, Rathdrum, ID 83858. (WEBSITE)
Additional links: Lakeland High Facebook Page
Timberlake Senior High School
Principal Ryne Eberlin serves Timberlake High School (9-12) located at 5973 W. Highway 54, Spirit Lake, ID 83869. (WEBSITE)
Additional links: Timberlake Senior High Facebook Page
Lakeland Middle School
Principal Laura Spurway serves Lakeland Middle School (6-8) located at 15601 N. Highway 41, Rathdrum, ID 83858. (WEBSITE)
Additional links: LMS Facebook Page
Timberlake Middle School
Principal Chris McDougall serves Timberlake Middle School (6-8) located at 5830 W. Blackwell Blvd., Spirit Lake, ID 83869. (WEBSITE)
“I am honored to have worked in the Lakeland School district all of my educational career. I appreciate the support and all I have learned throughout my years. I have had outstanding mentors and leadership making these 20 years outstanding!”
Additional links: Timberlake Middle School Facebook Page
Athol Elementary
Principal Kathy Thomas serves Athol Elementary (K-5) located at 6333 E. Menser Avenue, Athol, ID 83801. (WEBSITE)
“It is my goal to make Athol Elementary a community school that supports student’s academic and social needs. As an instructional leader I will work hard to provide your child with the best educational experience possible. My staff will set high goals and expectations for learning to ensure every child achieves academic success.”
Additional links: Athol Elementary Facebook Page
Betty Kiefer Elementary
Principal Lisa Hoffman serves Betty Kiefer Elementary (K-5) located at 13898 N. Schooner Street, Rathdrum, ID 83858. (WEBSITE)
“Every child counts, every staff member matters! I want to inspire, make a difference, and most of all, love every child I encounter.”
Additional links: Betty Kiefer Elementary Facebook Page
Garwood Elementary
Principal Gabrielle Hensyel serves Garwood Elementary (K-5) located at 17506 N. Ramsey Road, Rathdrum, ID 83858. (WEBSITE)
Additional links: Garwood Elementary Facebook Page
John Brown Elementary
Principal Shannon Rider serves John Brown Elementary (K-5) located at 15574 N. Washington Street, Rathdrum, ID 83858. (WEBSITE)
"At JBE we strive to be Cougars with Character who are safe, responsible, respectful and kind!"
Additional links: John Brown Elementary PTU Facebook Page
Spirit Lake Elementary
Principal Shynne Price serves Spirit Lake Elementary (K-5) located at 32605 N 5th Avenue, Spirit Lake, ID 83869. (WEBSITE)
Additional Links: Spirit Lake Elementary Facebook Page
Twin Lakes Elementary
Principal Tiffany Melton serves Twin Lakes Elementary (PK-5) located at 5326 W. Rice Road, Rathdrum, ID 83858. (WEBSITE)
Additional links: Twin Lakes Elementary Facebook Page
Mountain View Alternative School
Principal Paul Uzzi serves Mountain View Alternative School (9-12) located at 7802 W. Main Street, Rathdrum, ID 83858. (WEBSITE)
““Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all” Aristotle ~ Aristotle hit the nail on the head!! We have to address the heart as well as the mind if we are to rebuild the confidence and spirits of our at-risk children.”
Additional links: Mountain View Facebook Page
Kootenai Technical Education Campus
KTEC offers specialized technical training programs to juniors and seniors from Lakeland, Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene School Districts. Located at 6838 W. Lancaster Road, Rathdrum, Idaho