For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,704 students in Blackfoot, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Blackfoot, ID are Groveland Elementary School, Ridge Crest Elementary School and Riverbend 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 34% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 54% 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Blackfoot, ID (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Groveland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Ridge Crest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Airport Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8894
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8894
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Riverbend Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 East Walker Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8832
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8832
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Donald D Stalker Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
991 West Center Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8841
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8841
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Blackfoot Charter Community
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
92 North 415 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: PK | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Blackfoot, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Irving Kindergarten Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
440 W Judicial Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
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
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Summit Academy (Alternative School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
645 Mitchell Rd
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
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 Riverbend Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Blackfoot?
6 public preschools are located in Blackfoot.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackfoot?
Blackfoot public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Blackfoot are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Blackfoot include: Donald D Stalker Elementary School vs. Groveland Elementary School, Ridge Crest Elementary School vs. Riverbend Elementary School, Riverbend Elementary School vs. Groveland Elementary School
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