For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 564 students in Boise County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Boise County, ID are Horseshoe Bend Elementary School, Basin Elementary School and Garden Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boise County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Boise County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Boise County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | 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
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Basin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Elk Creek Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
Garden Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1053 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Grades: PK-12
| 272 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowman Elementary School
Magnet School
3484 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Grades: PK-6
| 4 students
Boise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 710
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 462-3756
Grades: 6-12
| 155 students
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Ichs Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
100 Centerville Rd
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Boise County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Boise County, ID include Horseshoe Bend Elementary School, Basin Elementary School and Garden Valley School.
How many public preschools are located in Boise County?
4 public preschools are located in Boise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boise County?
Boise County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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