For the 2025 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon public preschools serving 3,145 students in Idaho.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Idaho are Chief Joseph School Of The Arts, Fairview Elementary School and Teton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Idaho (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
979 East 97th North
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4425
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4425
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Teton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
126 West Main
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 458-4931
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 458-4931
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #44.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Southside School Road
Cocolalla, ID 83813
(208) 263-3020
Cocolalla, ID 83813
(208) 263-3020
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 673 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #77.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3483 East Ponderosa Boulevard
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1508
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1508
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #88.
Camas County Elem/jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Soldier Road
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Grades: PK-8
| 103 students
Rank: #99.
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Rank: #1010.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3722 Anderson Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6181
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6181
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Idaho?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Idaho include Chief Joseph School Of The Arts, Fairview Elementary School and Teton Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Idaho?
10 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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