For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 308 students in Adams County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Adams County, ID are Meadows Valley School and Council Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadows Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 North Miller Avenue
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
Grades: PK-12
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Council Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Highway 95
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4223
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4223
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Drawer F
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2411
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2411
Grades: 7-12
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Adams County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Adams County, ID include Meadows Valley School and Council Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Adams County?
2 public preschools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Adams County include: Council Elementary School vs. Meadows Valley School, Meadows Valley School vs. Council Elementary School
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