For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,175 students in 83442, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in 83442, ID are South Fork Elementary School and Harwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 83442 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 83442, ID have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 83442, ID Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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 83442, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in 83442, ID include South Fork Elementary School and Harwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 83442?
3 public preschools are located in 83442.
What is the racial composition of students in 83442?
83442 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).
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