For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,454 students in Payette County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Payette County, ID are New Plymouth Elementary School, Fruitland Elementary School and Payette Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payette County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Payette County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Public Preschools in Payette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 South Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Fruitland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3999
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3999
Gr: PK-4 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Payette Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Gr: PK-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Payette County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Payette County, ID include New Plymouth Elementary School, Fruitland Elementary School and Payette Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Payette County?
3 public preschools are located in Payette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Payette County?
Payette County 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).
Which public preschools in Payette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Payette County include: Payette Primary School vs. Fruitland Elementary School, Payette Primary School vs. New Plymouth Elementary School, Fruitland Elementary School vs. New Plymouth Elementary School
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