For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 902 students in Franklin County, ID.
The top ranked public preschool in Franklin County, ID is Harold B Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harold B Lee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
515 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2050
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2050
Grades: PK-2
| 535 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6007 East Thatcher Road
Thatcher, ID 83283
(208) 427-6346
Thatcher, ID 83283
(208) 427-6346
Grades: 1-5
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, ID include Harold B Lee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
2 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County 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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