For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 718 students in Caribou County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Caribou County, ID are North Gem Elementary School, Black Canyon Elementary School and Howard E Thirkill Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caribou County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Caribou County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Caribou County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Gem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Black Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 South 4th West
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3984
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3984
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Howard E Thirkill Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 East 4th Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Caribou County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Caribou (Alt) High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
250 South 3rd East
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4306
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4306
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
117 West 4th South
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-9161
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-9161
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
3904 Gray Lake Rd
Wayan, ID 83285
(208) 574-2230
Wayan, ID 83285
(208) 574-2230
Grades: K-6
| 4 students
95 E Hooper Avenue
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-3313
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-3313
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
P O Box 70
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Caribou County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Caribou County, ID include North Gem Elementary School, Black Canyon Elementary School and Howard E Thirkill Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Caribou County?
3 public preschools are located in Caribou County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caribou County?
Caribou 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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