For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 723 students in Nez Perce County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Nez Perce County, ID are Webster Elementary School, Whitman Elementary School and Peck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nez Perce County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Nez Perce County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nez Perce County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1409 8th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3800
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1840 9th Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3850
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Peck Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 Main Street
Peck, ID 83545
(208) 486-7331
Peck, ID 83545
(208) 486-7331
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #44.
Culdesac School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Culdesac Avenue
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Lapwai Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Agency Road
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Nez Perce Tribe Head Start
Special Education School
117 Lolo
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 332-6800
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK | 2 students
Nez Perce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 247
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
602 13th Street Box 1288
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nez Perce County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nez Perce County, ID include Webster Elementary School, Whitman Elementary School and Peck Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nez Perce County?
4 public preschools are located in Nez Perce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nez Perce County?
Nez Perce County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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