Top Rankings
Preston Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,311 students in Preston Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Preston Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
5 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
2,311 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Preston Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 170 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Graduation Rate
81%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.8%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.44
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
86%
72%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,460 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,483 is less than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$3,754 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$22 MM
$3,545 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$10,460
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$9,483
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Preston Joint School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2233
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2233
Gr: 3-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Franklin County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 S 100 W
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Preston Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 East Valley View Drive
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Preston High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 East 2nd South
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0280
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0280
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
515 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2050
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2050
Gr: PK-2 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Preston Joint School District?
Preston Joint School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,311 students.
What is the rank of Preston Joint School District?
Preston Joint School District is ranked #76 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Preston Joint School District?
86% of Preston Joint School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Preston Joint School District?
Preston Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Preston Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,483 is less than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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