For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 751 students in Shoshone County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Shoshone County, ID are Silver Hills Elementary School, Pinehurst Elementary School and Mullan Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shoshone County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Shoshone County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Shoshone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1246 East Mullan Avenue
Osburn, ID 83849
(208) 556-1556
Osburn, ID 83849
(208) 556-1556
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 South 3 Street
Pinehurst, ID 83850
(208) 682-2193
Pinehurst, ID 83850
(208) 682-2193
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Mullan Schools
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Park Avenue
Mullan, ID 83846
(208) 744-1126
Mullan, ID 83846
(208) 744-1126
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shoshone County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shoshone County, ID include Silver Hills Elementary School, Pinehurst Elementary School and Mullan Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Shoshone County?
2 public preschools are located in Shoshone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shoshone County?
Shoshone County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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