For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 574 students in Boise County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Boise County, ID are Basin Elementary School, Horseshoe Bend Elementary School and Garden Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boise County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Boise County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Boise County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Elk Creek Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Garden Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1053 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
3484 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Gr: PK-6 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Boise County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 710
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 2%
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 11%
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Ichs Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
100 Centerville Rd
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Boise County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Boise County, ID include Basin Elementary School, Horseshoe Bend Elementary School and Garden Valley School.
How many public preschools are located in Boise County?
4 public preschools are located in Boise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boise County?
Boise County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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