For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 821 students in Jerome, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jerome, ID are Horizon Elementary School and Heritage Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerome, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Jerome have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jerome, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
934 10th Avenue East
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Gr: PK-3 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Jerome, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
311 N Lincoln St
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Gr: 4-6 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jerome, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jerome, ID include Horizon Elementary School and Heritage Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Jerome?
2 public preschools are located in Jerome.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome?
Jerome public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jerome are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jerome include: Heritage Academy vs. Horizon Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School vs. Heritage Academy
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