For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,299 students in Mountain Home, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mountain Home, ID are East Elementary School, West Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Home, 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 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Mountain Home have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mountain Home, ID (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
775 North 10th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2575
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2575
Gr: PK-4 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 West 2nd North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2595
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2595
Gr: PK-4 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
290 E 12th North Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2585
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2585
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Mountain Home, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
160 South Lester Creek
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Gr: PK-8
Richard Mckenna Alt. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
470 N 3rd E, Suite 4
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mountain Home, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mountain Home, ID include East Elementary School, West Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mountain Home?
3 public preschools are located in Mountain Home.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Home?
Mountain Home public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mountain Home are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mountain Home include: East Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. East Elementary School
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