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Best Public Preschools in 83401 (Idaho Falls, ID) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 83401 Idaho Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,419 students in 83401, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in 83401, ID are Fairview Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Taylors Crossing Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 83401 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 83401, ID have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best 83401, ID Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
979 East 97th North
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4425
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2935 North Golden Rod Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 552-7711
Gr: PK-6 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Taylors Crossing Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1445 North Wood River Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 552-0397
Gr: PK-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Cloverdale Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3999 Greenwillow Lane
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4450
Gr: PK-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Ucon Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10841 N 41 E
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4430
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Tiebreaker Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 First Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4480
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Falls Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2455 Virlow Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4455
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Bridgewater Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1499 Indian Hollow Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 552-5577
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Dora Erickson Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Cleveland Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7612
Gr: PK-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services Center
Special Education School
3549 North Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4414
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 83401, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in 83401, ID include Fairview Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Taylors Crossing Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in 83401?
11 public preschools are located in 83401.
What is the racial composition of students in 83401?
83401 public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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