For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,471 students in Jefferson County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, ID are Ririe Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ririe Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 1st West Street
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 N 4100 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
623 N 3500 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
682 N 2858 E
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 West 3rd North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Terreton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
125 North 1st West
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, ID include Ririe Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
7 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: Harwood Elementary School vs. South Fork Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School vs. Harwood Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School vs. Midway Elementary School
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