For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 373 students in Dayton, ID.
The top-ranked public preschool in Dayton, ID is Harold B Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, ID public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dayton, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harold B Lee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dayton, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dayton, ID include Harold B Lee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dayton?
1 public preschools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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