For the 2026 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, Elk City School and Grangeville Elem/middle 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 47% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 54% 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Idaho County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Grangeville Elem/middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Idaho Street
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Grangeville, ID 83530
(208) 983-0400
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Clearwater Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 East Pine Street
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4311
Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4311
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Riggins Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 95
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6025
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6025
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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, Elk City School and Grangeville Elem/middle 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
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