For the 2025 school year, there are 76 public preschools serving 30,539 students in Ada County, ID. The top ranked public preschools in Ada County, ID are Paramount Elementary School, Galileo Stem Academy and Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ada County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Ada County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ada County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
550 West Producer Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Galileo Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4735 West Saguaro Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Gr: PK-8 | 771 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3434 Bogus Basin Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Gem Prep Online School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 East Gala Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Gr: PK-12 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Collister Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4426 Catalpa Drive
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-4650
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 854-4650
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Pioneer School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13255 West Mcmillian Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4100
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Eagle Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 Ranch Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4085
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4085
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2051 West Mcmillan Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4285
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4285
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 East Leigh Field Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4090
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
908 East Jefferson Street
Boise, ID 83712
(208) 854-6030
Boise, ID 83712
(208) 854-6030
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Cecil D Andrus Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6100 Park Meadow Drive
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 939-3400
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 939-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Siena Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2870 East Rome Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4370
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4370
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1607 North 15th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6420
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6420
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4600 West Gondola Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1725 East Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83712
(208) 854-4190
Boise, ID 83712
(208) 854-4190
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12311 West Braddock Drive
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-2150
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1511 North 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5450
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5450
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1919.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5225 South Howry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4432
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4432
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2020.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6195 North Long Lake Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4410
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4410
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Eagle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
475 North Eagle Road
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 855-4365
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 855-4365
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4300 North Red Horse Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4000
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2323.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1740 East Bergeson Street
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-5410
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-5410
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 East Victory
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-5980
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-5980
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2525.
Trail Wind Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 East Lake Forest Drive
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 854-6320
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 854-6320
Gr: PK-6 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2626.
Mary Mcpherson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 East Amity Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4300
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2727.
Seven Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1441 Sevenoaks Way
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4095
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4095
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2828.
Pepper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2252 South Sumpter Way
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4130
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4130
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11851 Musket Drive
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4190
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4190
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Summerwind Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3675 North Jullion Way
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3131.
Silver Trail Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2950 West Mason Creek Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 472-9731
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 472-9731
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3232.
Hidden Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5480 West Hidden Springs
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-4920
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-4920
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3333.
Lake Hazel Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11711 Lake Hazel Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 350-4075
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 350-4075
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3434.
Falcon Ridge Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
278 South Ten Mile
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-9228
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-9228
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3535.
White Pine Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 East Linden Street
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-6530
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-6530
Gr: PK-6 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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Ada County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ada Professional-technical Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
1900 West Pine
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Gr: 10-12
Boise Evening School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8051 West Salt Creek Ct
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6700
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
7415 Fairview Avenue
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4610
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4610
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
1422 S. Tech Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Davinci Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
9165 West Chinden
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 377-0011
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 377-0011
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 W Fort Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4860
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4860
Gr: 8-10 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
5007 Franklin Road
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-4900
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Hidden Springs Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
5480 W Hidden Springs
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 229-4727
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 229-4727
Gr: K-9 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Kuna Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
637 E Deer Flat
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 955-0250
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 955-0250
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Kuna Professional Technical Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
711 East Porter Road
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1000
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1000
Gr: 9-12
Marian Pritchett Memorial School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1617 North 24th
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6830
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6830
Gr: 6-12
6400 Overland Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5580
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5580
Gr: PK-6 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Meridian Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Meridian Night School (Alternative School) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6075 North Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
911 Mountain Cove Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5650
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Riverside Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ada County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Ada County, ID include Paramount Elementary School, Galileo Stem Academy and Highlands Elementary School. Ada County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public preschools are located in Ada County?
76 public preschools are located in Ada County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ada County?
Ada County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Ada County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ada County include: Silver Trail Elementary School vs. Falcon Ridge Public Charter, Seven Oaks Elementary School vs. Eagle Hills Elementary School, Pepper Ridge Elementary School vs. Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy
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