For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,780 students in Elmore County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elmore County, ID are Stephensen Elementary School, East Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmore County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Elmore County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elmore County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephensen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Gunfighter Avenue
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4651
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4651
Gr: PK-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Glenns Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7435
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7435
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elmore County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elmore County, ID include Stephensen Elementary School, East Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elmore County?
5 public preschools are located in Elmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore County?
Elmore County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Elmore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Elmore County include: Stephensen Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. East Elementary School
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