For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,436 students in 83709, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in 83709, ID are Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy, Pepper Ridge Elementary School and Lake Hazel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 83709 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 83709, ID have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83709, ID Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Silver Sage Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7700 Snohomish Street
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4485
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4485
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Amity Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10000 West Amity Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-4220
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-4220
Gr: PK-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2800 South Maple Grove Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5540
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5540
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Desert Sage Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9325 West Mossywood Street
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 350-4020
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 350-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Grace Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6411 West Fairfield
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5580
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5580
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
83709, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 83709, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in 83709, ID include Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy, Pepper Ridge Elementary School and Lake Hazel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 83709?
8 public preschools are located in 83709.
What is the racial composition of students in 83709?
83709 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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