For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 173 students in Idaho City, ID.
The top-ranked public preschool in Idaho City, ID is Basin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho City, ID public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Idaho City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Idaho City, ID (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Elk Creek Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Gr: PK-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Idaho City, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ichs Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
100 Centerville Rd
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Idaho City, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Idaho City, ID include Basin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Idaho City?
1 public preschools are located in Idaho City.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho City?
Idaho City public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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