The average student-teacher ratio in Idaho public preschools is approximately 17:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
12:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1989-2025)
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Idaho (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-6
3484 Banks Lowman Road
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Garden Valley, ID 83622
(208) 259-3333
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
1450 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
49909 Three Creek Road
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Bliss School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
601 East Highway 30
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Lindy Ross Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
526 South Oakley
Dubois, ID 83423
(208) 374-5206
Dubois, ID 83423
(208) 374-5206
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Mullan Schools
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
325 Park Avenue
Mullan, ID 83846
(208) 744-1126
Mullan, ID 83846
(208) 744-1126
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Special Services Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
3549 North Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4414
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4414
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Culdesac School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
600 Culdesac Avenue
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Leadore School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
111 South 3rd Street
Leadore, ID 83464
(208) 768-2441
Leadore, ID 83464
(208) 768-2441
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
455 Hopper Avenue
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3321
Cambridge, ID 83610
(208) 257-3321
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Lincoln Early Learning Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK
300 West Fort Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5520
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5520
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Meadows Valley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
500 North Miller Avenue
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Bruneau Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
28541 Benham Street
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 845-2492
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 845-2492
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Dietrich School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-12
406 North Park Street
Dietrich, ID 83324
(208) 544-2158
Dietrich, ID 83324
(208) 544-2158
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Frederick Post Kinder Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK
205 West Mullan
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 777-0479
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 777-0479
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
1345 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1651
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1651
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Nezperce School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-12
614 2nd Avenue
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2551
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2551
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Rockland Public School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-12
321 East Center Street
Rockland, ID 83271
(208) 548-2221
Rockland, ID 83271
(208) 548-2221
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
305 North 5th Street
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 578-5080
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 578-5080
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Bickel Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
607 2nd Avenue East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4116
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4116
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Camas County Elem/jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-8
610 Soldier Road
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Fairfield, ID 83327
(208) 764-2472
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Carey Public School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
20 Panther Lane
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Ernest Hemingway Steam School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-8
111 8th Street West
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 578-5050
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 578-5050
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
11851 Musket Drive
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4190
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4190
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Hailey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
520 South 1st Avenue
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Highland School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
112 Boulevard
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5211
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5211
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Midvale School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
56 North School Road
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-3
10808 S 23000 W
Malad City, ID 83252
(208) 698-3585
Malad City, ID 83252
(208) 698-3585
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Swan Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-8
3389 Highway 26
Irwin, ID 83428
(208) 483-2405
Irwin, ID 83428
(208) 483-2405
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
1111 Woodside Elementary Lane
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Basin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
101 North Elk Creek Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Bovill Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-3
410 3rd Avenue
Bovill, ID 83806
(208) 826-3314
Bovill, ID 83806
(208) 826-3314
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Challis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
950 Bluff Avenue
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2439
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2439
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Coeur D'alene Early Childhood Lerning Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK
632 Borah Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5844
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5844
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Hagerman School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-12
150 Lake Street West
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Idaho average public preschools student-teacher ratio is 17:1 for 2026.
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The best top-ranked public preschools in Idaho include Lowman Elementary School, Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind and Three Creek Elem/jr High School.
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