For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,430 students in 83687, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in 83687, ID are Desert Springs Elementary School, Birch Elementary School and East Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 83687 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 83687, ID have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83687, ID Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Springs Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18178 Santa Ana Avenue
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-1555
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-1555
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Birch Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6900 Birch Lane
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 461-5960
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 461-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
East Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18408 Northside Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-6929
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 466-6929
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Idaho Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 5th Street North
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 463-4324
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 463-4324
Gr: PK-12 | 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2824 East Powerline Road
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4629
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4629
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Nampa Online Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3313 Parkridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
83687, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Parkview Alternative High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
609 15th Ave N
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0558
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0558
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 83687, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in 83687, ID include Desert Springs Elementary School, Birch Elementary School and East Canyon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 83687?
6 public preschools are located in 83687.
What is the racial composition of students in 83687?
83687 public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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