For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,003 students in Madison County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Madison County, ID are Burton Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison 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 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Gr: PK-4 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 North Park Avenue
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-9351
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-9351
Gr: PK-2 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
2413 North 3000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 259-3333
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 259-3333
Gr: PK
Madison County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7833 S 200 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Gr: K-4 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Madison Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students
Madison Juvenille Detention Ct High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 38
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 4%
2786 W 5200 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Gr: K-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Madison County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Madison County, ID include Burton Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison County?
3 public preschools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Madison County include: Central Elementary School vs. Burton Elementary School, Burton Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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