For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,491 students in Gooding County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gooding County, ID are Hagerman School, Gooding Elementary School and Bliss School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gooding County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Gooding County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gooding County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hagerman School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Lake Street West
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Gooding Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4941
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4941
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Bliss School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 East Highway 30
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Wendell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
232 N Boise Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Gr: PK-4 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
1450 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gooding County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gooding County, ID include Hagerman School, Gooding Elementary School and Bliss School.
How many public preschools are located in Gooding County?
5 public preschools are located in Gooding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gooding County?
Gooding County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gooding County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gooding County include: Gooding Elementary School vs. Bliss School
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