For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 9,640 students in Meridian, ID. The top ranked public preschools in Meridian, ID are Paramount Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Gem Prep: Online School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meridian, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Meridian have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Meridian, ID (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
550 West Producer Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 East Leigh Field Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4090
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4090
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Gem Prep: Online School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 East Gala Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Grades: PK-12
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2051 West Mcmillan Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4285
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4285
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Siena Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2870 East Rome Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4370
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4370
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #66.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #77.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4600 West Gondola Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #88.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5225 South Howry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4432
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4432
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #99.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6195 North Long Lake Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4410
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4410
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #1010.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 North Red Horse Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4000
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mary Mcpherson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 East Amity Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4300
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Silver Trail Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2950 West Mason Creek Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 472-9731
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 472-9731
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1313.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2950 North Naomi
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4040
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1414.
River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2900 East River Valley Street
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 884-1741
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 884-1741
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1515.
Peregrine Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1860 Waltman Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-1384
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-1384
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1616.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1155 North Deer Creek Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4180
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4180
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #1717.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Northwest 1st Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4335
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4335
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1818.
Virtual School House
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1303 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5079
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5079
Grades: PK-12
| 982 students
Meridian, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1422 S. Tech Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Meridian Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Meridian Night School (Alternative School) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6075 North Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Riverside Middle School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Meridian, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Meridian, ID include Paramount Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Gem Prep: Online School. Meridian has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public preschools are located in Meridian, ID?
18 public preschools are located in Meridian, ID.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian, ID?
Meridian, ID public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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