For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,003 students in Madison County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, ID are Burton Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Madison County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7133 South 2000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 North Park Avenue
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-9351
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-9351
Gr: PK-2 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
2413 North 3000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 259-3333
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 259-3333
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7833 S 200 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Gr: K-4 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Madison Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students
Madison Juvenille Detention Ct High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 38
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 4%
2786 W 5200 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Gr: K-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, ID include Burton Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison County?
3 public preschools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Madison County include: Central Elementary School vs. Burton Elementary School, Burton Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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