Top 3 Best Lincoln County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 622 students in Lincoln County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, ID are Dietrich School, Shoshone Elementary School and Richfield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln 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 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dietrich School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
406 North Park Street
Dietrich, ID 83324
(208) 544-2158
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Shoshone Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Richfield School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 North Tiger Drive
Richfield, ID 83349
(208) 487-2790
Grades: PK-12
| 211 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, ID include Dietrich School, Shoshone Elementary School and Richfield School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
3 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lincoln County include: Dietrich School vs. Richfield School, Richfield School vs. Dietrich School

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