For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,974 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Boise, Boise, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Southeast Boise are Liberty Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Trail Wind Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Boise, Boise, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Southeast Boise, Boise, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1740 East Bergeson Street
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-5410
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-5410
Gr: PK-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 East Victory
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-5980
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-5980
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Trail Wind Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 East Lake Forest Drive
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 854-6320
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 854-6320
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
White Pine Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 East Linden Street
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-6530
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-6530
Gr: PK-6 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1914 Broadway Avenue
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-4950
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-4950
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southeast Boise, Boise, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southeast Boise, Boise, ID include Liberty Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Trail Wind Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Boise, Boise?
5 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Boise, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Boise, Boise?
the neighborhood of Southeast Boise, Boise public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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