Top 10 Best Idaho Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon public preschools serving 3,168 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 national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Idaho are Teton Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Chief Joseph School Of The Arts. 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 54% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Idaho (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Teton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
126 West Main
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 458-4931
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
979 East 97th North
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4425
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Southside School Road
Cocolalla, ID 83813
(208) 263-3020
Grades: PK-6
| 183 students
Rank: #55.
Burton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Grades: PK-4
| 646 students
Rank: #66.
Garwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
North 17506 Ramsey Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #77.
Ponderosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3483 East Ponderosa Boulevard
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-1508
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #88.
Camas County Elem/jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Soldier Road
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
Rank: #99.
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 107 students
Rank: #1010.
Taft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3722 Anderson Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-6180
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Idaho?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Idaho include Teton Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Chief Joseph School Of The Arts.
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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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