For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,471 students in Jefferson County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, ID are Ririe Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ririe Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 1st West Street
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 N 4100 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
623 N 3500 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
682 N 2858 E
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 West 3rd North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Terreton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
125 North 1st West
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Gr: PK | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jefferson Alternative Junior High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
529 North 3470 East
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4550
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4550
Gr: 7-8 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Gr: 6-7 | 816 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
125 North 1st West St
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Gr: 8-9 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, ID include Ririe Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
7 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: Harwood Elementary School vs. South Fork Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School vs. Harwood Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School vs. Midway Elementary School
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