For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,454 students in Payette County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Payette County, ID are New Plymouth Elementary School, Fruitland Elementary School and Payette Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payette County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Payette County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Payette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 South Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Fruitland Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3999
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3999
Grades: PK-4
| 566 students
Rank: #33.
Payette Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Grades: PK-3
| 445 students
Payette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 North Iowa Ave
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-7424
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-7424
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Payette Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
20 N. 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Payette Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
20 N 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Treasure Valley Tech (Tvt) - Idaho (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
20 North 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Grades: 4-5
| 209 students
Wicap (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
315 South Main St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9086
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9086
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Payette County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Payette County, ID include New Plymouth Elementary School, Fruitland Elementary School and Payette Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Payette County?
3 public preschools are located in Payette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Payette County?
Payette County public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Payette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Payette County include: Payette Primary School vs. Fruitland Elementary School, New Plymouth Elementary School vs. Fruitland Elementary School, Payette Primary School vs. New Plymouth Elementary School
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