For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 703 students in Caribou County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Caribou County, ID are North Gem Elementary School, Black Canyon Elementary School and Howard E Thirkill Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caribou County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Caribou County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Caribou County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Gem Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Black Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 South 4th West
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3984
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-3984
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Howard E Thirkill Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 East 4th Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Gr: PK-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Caribou County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Caribou (Alt) High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
250 South 3rd East
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4306
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4306
Gr: 9-12
117 West 4th South
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-9161
Grace, ID 83241
(208) 425-9161
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
3904 Gray Lake Rd
Wayan, ID 83285
(208) 574-2230
Wayan, ID 83285
(208) 574-2230
Gr: K-6 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
95 E Hooper Avenue
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-3313
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-3313
Gr: 4-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
P O Box 70
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Gr: 7-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Caribou County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Caribou County, ID include North Gem Elementary School, Black Canyon Elementary School and Howard E Thirkill Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Caribou County?
3 public preschools are located in Caribou County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caribou County?
Caribou County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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