Best 83702 Idaho Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,348 students in 83702, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in 83702, ID are Highlands Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 83702 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 83702, ID have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83702, ID Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3434 Bogus Basin Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1607 North 15th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6420
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1511 North 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5450
Gr: PK-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 North 29th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6630
Gr: PK-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Early Learning Center
Special Education School
300 West Fort Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5520
Gr: PK | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 83702, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in 83702, ID include Highlands Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 83702?
5 public preschools are located in 83702.
What is the racial composition of students in 83702?
83702 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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