For the 2026-27 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 37% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dietrich School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 North Park Street
Dietrich, ID 83324
(208) 544-2158
Dietrich, ID 83324
(208) 544-2158
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Shoshone Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Richfield School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 North Tiger Drive
Richfield, ID 83349
(208) 487-2790
Richfield, ID 83349
(208) 487-2790
Gr: PK-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 30% (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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