For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,457 students in Garden City, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Garden City, ID are Hidden Springs Elementary School, Shadow Hills Elementary School and Pierce Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Garden City, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hidden Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5480 West Hidden Springs
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-4920
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-4920
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Shadow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8301 West Sloan Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6060
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Pierce Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5015 North Pierce Park Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5880
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-5880
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Anser Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 East 42nd Street
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 426-9840
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 426-9840
Gr: PK-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Garden City, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Garden City, ID include Hidden Springs Elementary School, Shadow Hills Elementary School and Pierce Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Garden City?
4 public preschools are located in Garden City.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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