For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 618 students in the neighborhood of Collister, Boise, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Collister are Collister Elementary School and Cynthia Mann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Collister, Boise, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Collister, Boise, ID (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Collister Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4426 Catalpa Drive
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-4650
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-4650
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Cynthia Mann Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5401 West Castle Drive
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-4680
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-4680
Gr: PK-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Collister, Boise, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Collister, Boise, ID include Collister Elementary School and Cynthia Mann Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Collister, Boise?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Collister, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Collister, Boise?
the neighborhood of Collister, Boise public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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