For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 499 students in Benewah County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Benewah County, ID are Heyburn Elementary School and Lakeside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benewah County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Benewah County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Benewah County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heyburn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Main Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1345 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-2118
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-2118
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Benewah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Benewah County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Benewah County, ID include Heyburn Elementary School and Lakeside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Benewah County?
2 public preschools are located in Benewah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benewah County?
Benewah County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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