For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,663 students in Blaine County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Blaine County, ID are Ernest Hemingway Steam School, Carey Public School and Bellevue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blaine County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Blaine County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Blaine County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ernest Hemingway Steam School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 8th Street West
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 578-5050
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 578-5050
Grades: PK-8
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Carey Public School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Panther Lane
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Grades: PK-12
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 North 5th Street
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 578-5080
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 578-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Hailey Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 South 1st Avenue
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Woodside Elementary Lane
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Blaine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Early Childhood Special Education Program (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
520 3rd Ave South
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 788-5417
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 788-5417
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Blaine County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Blaine County, ID include Ernest Hemingway Steam School, Carey Public School and Bellevue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Blaine County, ID?
5 public preschools are located in Blaine County, ID.
What is the racial composition of students in Blaine County, ID?
Blaine County, ID public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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