For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,184 students in Caldwell, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Caldwell, ID are West Canyon Elementary School, Central Canyon Elementary School and Purple Sage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Caldwell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Caldwell, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19548 Ustick Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-6938
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-6938
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Central Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16437 Florida Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-3367
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-3367
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Purple Sage Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25709 El Paso Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1148
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1148
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Skyway Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19430 Ward Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-0445
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-0445
Gr: PK-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Notus Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25257 Notus Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-7442
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-7442
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Linden
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3313
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3313
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Laster Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3345
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3345
Gr: PK-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3115 Marble Front Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3326
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3326
Gr: PK-4 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2918 Washington Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3317
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3317
Gr: PK-4 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Caldwell, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Caldwell, ID include West Canyon Elementary School, Central Canyon Elementary School and Purple Sage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Caldwell?
9 public preschools are located in Caldwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell?
Caldwell public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Caldwell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Caldwell include: Wilson Elementary School vs. Central Canyon Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School vs. Lewis And Clark Elementary School, West Canyon Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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