For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 public preschools serving 18,258 students in Canyon County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Canyon County, ID are Victory Charter School, Liberty Charter School and West Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canyon County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Canyon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Canyon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Victory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9779 Kris Jensen Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 442-9400
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 442-9400
Grades: PK-12
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9955 Kris Jensen Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-7952
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-7952
Grades: PK-12
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
West Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19548 Ustick Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-6938
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-6938
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 North Middleton Road
Middleton, ID 83644
(208) 585-3065
Middleton, ID 83644
(208) 585-3065
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #55.
Central Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16437 Florida Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-3367
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-3367
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #66.
Birch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6900 Birch Lane
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 461-5960
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 461-5960
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #77.
Middleton Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Cemetery Road
Middleton, ID 83644
(208) 585-3021
Middleton, ID 83644
(208) 585-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Lakevue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12843 Cirrus Drive
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-1478
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-1478
Grades: PK-5
| 951 students
Rank: #99.
Desert Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18178 Santa Ana Avenue
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-1555
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-1555
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #1010.
Maxine Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
607 East Mcconnell Street
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Grades: PK-4
| 381 students
Rank: #1111.
Melba Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 Carrie Rex Avenue
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2508
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2508
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #1212.
East Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18408 Northside Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-6929
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-6929
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #1313.
Idaho Arts Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 5th Street North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 463-4324
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 463-4324
Grades: PK-12
| 1,303 students
Rank: #1414.
Purple Sage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25709 El Paso Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1148
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1148
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #1515.
Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Southside Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1616.
Owyhee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 West Iowa
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4616
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4616
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #1717.
Lake Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 Burke Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4626
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4626
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #1818.
Willow Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
198 Elementary Lane
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4617
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4617
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Notus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25257 Notus Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-7442
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-7442
Grades: PK-6
| 200 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Skyway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19430 Ward Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-0445
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-0445
Grades: PK-5
| 738 students
Rank: #2121.
Iowa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
626 Iowa
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4621
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4621
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #2222.
New Horizon Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3313 Park Ridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Grades: PK-8
| 610 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Wilder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 A Avenue East
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6220
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Linden
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3313
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3313
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #2525.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
522 Mason Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4627
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4627
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #2626.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 West Roosevelt
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4620
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #2727.
Nampa Online Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3313 Parkridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Grades: PK-12
| 261 students
Rank: #2828.
Endeavor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2824 East Powerline Road
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4629
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4629
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #2929.
Sherman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1521 East Sherman Avenue
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4628
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4628
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #3030.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Laster Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3345
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3345
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #3131.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Grant Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3321
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3321
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #3232.
Greenhurst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Discovery Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4612
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4612
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #3333.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1415 5th Street South
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4611
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4611
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #3434.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2918 Washington Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3317
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3317
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #3535.
Sacajawea Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1710 North Illinois
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3333
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3333
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
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Canyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpha I Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1317 3rd St South
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4775
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4775
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Another Choice Virtual Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1014 West Hemingway Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-7524
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-7524
Grades: PK-12
| 405 students
1014 West Hemingway Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-7524
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-7524
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Cossa (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
109 Penny Lane
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 454-2087
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 454-2087
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
109 Penny Lane
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 482-6074
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 482-6074
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
East Valley Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4085 East Greenhurst Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4760
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4760
Grades: 7-8
| 32 students
Gateways Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
141 Smith Ave
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 498-0559
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 498-0559
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
94 N Canyon St
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4615
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4615
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Melba Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
603 Randolph St
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
560 Broadway
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2230
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2230
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Nampa Alternative Night School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1303 East Greenhurst Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0562
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0562
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Nampa Classical Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
16231 North Franklin Blvd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 466-6221
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 466-6221
Grades: PK-9
| n/a students
Northwest Childrens Home (Alternative School) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
504 East Florida
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 463-0916
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 463-0916
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Owl Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
4170 East Amity Ave
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 461-1279
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 461-1279
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Parkview Alternative High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
609 15th Ave N
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0558
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0558
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rivervue Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21985 Dixie River Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-8899
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-8899
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
South Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
229 West Greenhurst Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4740
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4740
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
Southwest Id Technical Academy (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
20567 Whittier Dr
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 454-2087
Greenleaf, ID 83626
(208) 454-2087
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
506 Fletcher Dr
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4613
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4613
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
3313 Parkridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0578
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0578
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
5207 South Montana Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-0445
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-0445
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
West Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
28 South Midland Blvd
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4750
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4750
Grades: 7-8
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Canyon County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Canyon County, ID include Victory Charter School, Liberty Charter School and West Canyon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Canyon County?
37 public preschools are located in Canyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Canyon County?
Canyon County public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Canyon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Canyon County include: East Canyon Elementary School vs. Birch Elementary School, Birch Elementary School vs. East Canyon Elementary School, Maxine Johnson Elementary School vs. Wilder Elementary School
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