For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,324 students in Mountain Home, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Mountain Home, ID are East Elementary School, West Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Home, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Mountain Home have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mountain Home, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
775 North 10th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2575
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2575
Grades: PK-4
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 West 2nd North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2595
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2595
Grades: PK-4
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
290 E 12th North Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2585
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2585
Grades: PK-4
| 360 students
Mountain Home, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
160 South Lester Creek
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Richard Mckenna Alt. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
470 N 3rd E, Suite 4
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mountain Home, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Mountain Home, ID include East Elementary School, West Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mountain Home?
3 public preschools are located in Mountain Home.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Home?
Mountain Home public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mountain Home are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mountain Home include: East Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. East Elementary School
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