For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 166 students in Challis, ID.
The top ranked public preschool in Challis, ID is Challis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Challis, ID public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Challis have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Challis, ID (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Bluff Avenue
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2439
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2439
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Challis, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 304
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-5063
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-5063
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Challis, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Challis, ID include Challis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Challis?
1 public preschools are located in Challis.
What is the racial composition of students in Challis?
Challis public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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