For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 407 students in Melba, ID.
The top ranked public preschool in Melba, ID is Melba Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melba, ID public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Melba have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Melba, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melba Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 Carrie Rex Avenue
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2508
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2508
Grades: PK-6
| 407 students
Melba, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Melba Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
603 Randolph St
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
560 Broadway
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2230
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2230
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Melba, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Melba, ID include Melba Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Melba?
1 public preschools are located in Melba.
What is the racial composition of students in Melba?
Melba public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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