For the 2025 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, Grangeville Elem/middle School and Elk City 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 55% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Grangeville Elem/middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Idaho Street
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Grades: PK-8
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Riggins Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 95
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6026
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6026
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
Rank: #55.
Clearwater Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 East Pine Street
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4311
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4311
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Idaho County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1906 East St
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3521
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3521
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Region II Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(208) 962-3971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Main Street
White Bird, ID 83554
(208) 839-0106
White Bird, ID 83554
(208) 839-0106
Grades: K-4
| 16 students
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, Grangeville Elem/middle School and Elk City 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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