For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,212 students in Rigby, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Rigby, ID are South Fork Elementary School and Harwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rigby, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Rigby have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rigby, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 N 4100 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 West 3rd North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
125 North 1st West
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Gr: PK | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rigby, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Gr: 6-7 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
125 North 1st West St
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Gr: 8-9 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rigby, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Rigby, ID include South Fork Elementary School and Harwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rigby?
3 public preschools are located in Rigby.
What is the racial composition of students in Rigby?
Rigby public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Rigby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rigby include: Harwood Elementary School vs. South Fork Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School vs. Harwood Elementary School
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