For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 308 students in Adams County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, ID are Meadows Valley School and Council Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Adams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadows Valley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 North Miller Avenue
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Council Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Highway 95
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4223
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4223
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, ID include Meadows Valley School and Council Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Adams County?
2 public preschools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Adams County include: Council Elementary School vs. Meadows Valley School, Meadows Valley School vs. Council Elementary School
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