For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,440 students in Rathdrum, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rathdrum, ID are Betty Kiefer Elementary School, Twin Lakes Elementary School and John Brown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rathdrum, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Rathdrum have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rathdrum, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betty Kiefer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13898 North Schooner Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5206
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5206
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5326 West Rice Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
John Brown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15574 North Washington
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0551
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0551
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Garwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
North 17506 Ramsey Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rathdrum, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rathdrum, ID include Betty Kiefer Elementary School, Twin Lakes Elementary School and John Brown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rathdrum?
4 public preschools are located in Rathdrum.
What is the racial composition of students in Rathdrum?
Rathdrum public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Rathdrum are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rathdrum include: Garwood Elementary School vs. Betty Kiefer Elementary School
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