Best Blackfoot Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,316 students in Blackfoot, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Blackfoot, ID are Groveland Elementary School, Ridge Crest Elementary School and Donald D Stalker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackfoot, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Blackfoot have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Blackfoot, ID (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Groveland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
375 W 170 N
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8829
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Ridge Crest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Airport Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8894
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Donald D Stalker Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
991 West Center Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8855
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Blackfoot Charter Community
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
92 North 415 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Vaughn Hugie Family Educational Center
Special Education School
440 West Judicial Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Gr: PK | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Blackfoot, Idaho

Blackfoot, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8800
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
460 York Drive
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8834
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
440 W Judicial Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
State Hospital South (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
E Alice St
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
645 Mitchell Rd
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Blackfoot, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Blackfoot, ID include Groveland Elementary School, Ridge Crest Elementary School and Donald D Stalker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Blackfoot?
5 public preschools are located in Blackfoot.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackfoot?
Blackfoot public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Blackfoot are often viewed compared to one another?

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