For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 404 students in Lemhi County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Lemhi County, ID are Salmon Pioneer Primary School and Leadore School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lemhi County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Lemhi County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lemhi County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salmon Pioneer Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Sharkey Street
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3663
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3663
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Leadore School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 South 3rd Street
Leadore, ID 83464
(208) 768-2441
Leadore, ID 83464
(208) 768-2441
Grades: PK-12
| 116 students
Lemhi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 790
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Grades: 4-5
| 126 students
13 Patterson Rd.
May, ID 83253
(208) 876-4277
May, ID 83253
(208) 876-4277
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
805 Lena St
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Grades: 5-9
| 238 students
Upper Carmen Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1211 Main Street
Carmen, ID 83462
(208) 742-1500
Carmen, ID 83462
(208) 742-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lemhi County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Lemhi County, ID include Salmon Pioneer Primary School and Leadore School.
How many public preschools are located in Lemhi County?
2 public preschools are located in Lemhi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lemhi County?
Lemhi County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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