For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,323 students in Bingham County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Bingham County, ID are A W Johnson Elementary School, Groveland Elementary School and Ridge Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bingham County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Bingham County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bingham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A W Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
735 N 600 E
Firth, ID 83236
(208) 346-6848
Firth, ID 83236
(208) 346-6848
Grades: PK-4
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Groveland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 W 170 N
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8829
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8829
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Ridge Crest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Airport Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8894
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8894
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
382 West Washington
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4115
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4115
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #55.
Donald D Stalker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
991 West Center Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8855
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8855
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Blackfoot Charter Community
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
92 North 415 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dean Goodsell Elementary School
Special Education School
185 West Center Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 375-5125
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 375-5125
Grades: PK-K
| 212 students
Rank: n/an/a
185 N 750 W
Moreland, ID 83256
(208) 684-5115
Moreland, ID 83256
(208) 684-5115
Grades: PK-1
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vaughn Hugie Family Educational Center
Special Education School
440 West Judicial Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Grades: PK
| 63 students
Bingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8800
Grades: K-8
| 236 students
460 York Drive
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8834
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8834
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
1506 West 560 South
Pingree, ID 83262
(208) 684-9696
Pingree, ID 83262
(208) 684-9696
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Irving Kindergarten Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
440 W Judicial Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
200 East Fir Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5623
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5623
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
State Hospital South (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
E Alice St
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
Summit Academy (Alternative School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
645 Mitchell Rd
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Grades: 7-8
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bingham County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Bingham County, ID include A W Johnson Elementary School, Groveland Elementary School and Ridge Crest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bingham County?
9 public preschools are located in Bingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bingham County?
Bingham County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bingham County include: Ridge Crest Elementary School vs. Groveland Elementary School, Aberdeen Elementary School vs. Blackfoot Charter Community, Groveland Elementary School vs. Blackfoot Charter Community
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