For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 5,388 students in Twin Falls County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Twin Falls County, ID are Murtaugh Schools, Pillar Falls Elementary School and Sawtooth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Twin Falls County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Twin Falls County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Twin Falls County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murtaugh Schools
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 West Boyd Street
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Gr: PK-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Pillar Falls Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1550 Harrison Street South
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 732-7570
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 732-7570
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Sawtooth Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1771 Stadium Boulevard
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8454
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8454
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Three Creek Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
49909 Three Creek Road
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #55.
Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Main Avenue West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-6900
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-6900
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Walnut Street
Hansen, ID 83334
(208) 423-5475
Hansen, ID 83334
(208) 423-5475
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Castleford School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Main Street
Castleford, ID 83321
(208) 537-6511
Castleford, ID 83321
(208) 537-6511
Gr: PK-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hollister Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2463 Contact Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 655-4215
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 655-4215
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Morningside Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-6507
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-6507
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Bickel Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 2nd Avenue East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4116
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4116
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Filer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Stevens Avenue
Filer, ID 83328
(208) 326-4369
Filer, ID 83328
(208) 326-4369
Gr: PK-3 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Popplewell Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 North 6th Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8225
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8225
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
I B Perrine Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
452 Caswell Avenue West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4288
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4288
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Oregon Trail Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
660 Park Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8480
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8480
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harrison Street
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4229
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4229
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
238 Buhl Street North
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1321
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1321
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Kimberly Preschool
Special Education School
311 Main Street
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 332-6800
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Twin Falls County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Magic Valley Coop School Service Agency (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
512 Main Avenue North
Twin Falls, ID 83303
(208) 732-6346
Twin Falls, ID 83303
(208) 732-6346
3426 North 4500 East
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5233
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5233
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
500 West Boyd St
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
500 West Boyd
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
School Road
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Wakapa Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
525 Sawtooth Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Wings Charter Middle School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
771 North College Rd
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 734-2902
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 734-2902
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Twin Falls County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Twin Falls County, ID include Murtaugh Schools, Pillar Falls Elementary School and Sawtooth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Twin Falls County?
17 public preschools are located in Twin Falls County.
What is the racial composition of students in Twin Falls County?
Twin Falls County public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Twin Falls County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Twin Falls County include: I B Perrine Elementary School vs. Morningside Elementary School, Oregon Trail Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School vs. I B Perrine Elementary School
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