For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 640 students in Washington County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, ID are Cambridge Elementary School, Pioneer Primary School and Midvale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Hopper Avenue
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3321
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3321
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
624 Pioneer Road
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-3131
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-3131
Gr: PK-3 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Midvale School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
56 North School Road
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Indianhead Academy High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
2235 Paddock Avenue
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-0616
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 414-0616
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Po Box 130
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
504 East Florida
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 463-0916
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 463-0916
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, ID include Cambridge Elementary School, Pioneer Primary School and Midvale School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
3 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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