For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 821 students in Jerome, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Jerome, ID are Horizon Elementary School and Heritage Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerome, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Jerome have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jerome, ID (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
934 10th Avenue East
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Gr: PK-3 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
311 N Lincoln St
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Gr: 4-6 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jerome, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Jerome, ID include Horizon Elementary School and Heritage Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Jerome?
2 public preschools are located in Jerome.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome?
Jerome public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jerome are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jerome include: Heritage Academy vs. Horizon Elementary School
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