For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,027 students in Idaho County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Idaho County, ID are Prairie Elementary School, Elk City School and Grangeville Elem/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Idaho County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Idaho County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3122
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3122
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Elk City School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 School Road
Elk City, ID 83525
(208) 926-2270
Elk City, ID 83525
(208) 926-2270
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Grangeville Elem/middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Idaho Street
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Clearwater Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 East Pine Street
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4311
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4311
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Riggins Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 95
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6026
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6026
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Idaho County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Region II Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Main Street
White Bird, ID 83554
(208) 839-0106
White Bird, ID 83554
(208) 839-0106
Gr: K-4 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Idaho County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Idaho County, ID include Prairie Elementary School, Elk City School and Grangeville Elem/middle School.
How many public preschools are located in Idaho County?
5 public preschools are located in Idaho County.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho County?
Idaho 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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