For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 574 students in Boise County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Boise County, ID are Basin Elementary School, Horseshoe Bend 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 36% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Boise County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Boise County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Elk Creek Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Gr: PK-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Garden Valley 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
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
3484 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Gr: PK-6 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Boise County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Boise County, ID include Basin Elementary School, Horseshoe Bend 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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