For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 595 students in Gooding, ID.
The top-ranked public preschool in Gooding, ID is Gooding Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gooding, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Gooding have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gooding, ID (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gooding Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4941
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4941
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
1450 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Gooding, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gooding Acclrted Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
906 Main St
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gooding, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gooding, ID include Gooding Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gooding?
2 public preschools are located in Gooding.
What is the racial composition of students in Gooding?
Gooding public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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