For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,392 students in 83646, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in 83646, ID are Paramount Elementary School, Chief Joseph School Of The Arts and Willow Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 83646 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 83646, ID have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83646, ID Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
550 West Producer Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6195 North Long Lake Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4410
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4410
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4300 North Red Horse Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4000
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2900 East River Valley Street
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 884-1741
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 884-1741
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 83646, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in 83646, ID include Paramount Elementary School, Chief Joseph School Of The Arts and Willow Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 83646?
5 public preschools are located in 83646.
What is the racial composition of students in 83646?
83646 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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