For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 11,329 students in Nampa, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Nampa, ID are Victory Charter School, Liberty Charter School and Lakevue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nampa, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Nampa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nampa, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Victory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9779 Kris Jensen Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 442-9400
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 442-9400
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9955 Kris Jensen Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-7952
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-7952
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lakevue Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12843 Cirrus Drive
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-1478
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-1478
Gr: PK-5 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Desert Springs Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18178 Santa Ana Avenue
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-1555
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-1555
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Birch Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6900 Birch Lane
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 461-5960
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 461-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Lake Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Burke Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4626
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4626
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
East Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18408 Northside Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-6929
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-6929
Gr: PK-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Idaho Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 5th Street North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 463-4324
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 463-4324
Gr: PK-12 | 1,369 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
198 Elementary Lane
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4617
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4617
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Southside Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Owyhee Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 West Iowa
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4616
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4616
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
522 Mason Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4627
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4627
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 West Roosevelt
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4620
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Iowa Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
626 Iowa
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4621
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4621
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
New Horizon Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3313 Park Ridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Gr: PK-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2824 East Powerline Road
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4629
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4629
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1717.
Greenhurst Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Discovery Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4612
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4612
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1818.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1521 East Sherman Avenue
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4628
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4628
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
Nampa Online Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3313 Parkridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Snake River Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Stampede Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4614
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4614
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2121.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1415 5th Street South
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4611
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4611
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Nampa Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
1701 Discovery Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0560
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0560
Gr: PK | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Nampa, Idaho 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpha I Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1317 3rd St South
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4775
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4775
Gr: 7-12
Another Choice Virtual Charter (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1014 West Hemingway Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-7524
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-7524
Gr: PK-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Another Choice Virtual Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1014 West Hemingway Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-7524
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-7524
Gr: K-12
East Valley Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4085 East Greenhurst Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4760
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4760
Gr: 7-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Gateways Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
141 Smith Ave
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 498-0559
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 498-0559
Gr: 7-12
94 N Canyon St
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4615
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4615
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Nampa Alternative Night School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1303 East Greenhurst Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0562
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0562
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Northwest Childrens Home (Alternative School) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
504 East Florida
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 463-0916
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 463-0916
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Owl Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
4170 East Amity Ave
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 461-1279
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 461-1279
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Parkview Alternative High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
609 15th Ave N
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0558
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0558
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
South Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
229 West Greenhurst Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4740
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4740
Gr: 7-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
506 Fletcher Dr
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4613
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4613
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
West Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
28 South Midland Blvd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4750
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4750
Gr: 7-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nampa, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Nampa, ID include Victory Charter School, Liberty Charter School and Lakevue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nampa?
22 public preschools are located in Nampa.
What is the racial composition of students in Nampa?
Nampa public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Nampa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Nampa include: East Canyon Elementary School vs. Birch Elementary School, Birch Elementary School vs. East Canyon Elementary School, Greenhurst Elementary School vs. Sherman Elementary School
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