For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,774 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Southwest Ada County Alliance are Pepper Ridge Elementary School, Lake Hazel Elementary School and Silver Sage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pepper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2252 South Sumpter Way
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4130
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4130
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lake Hazel Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11711 Lake Hazel Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 350-4075
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 350-4075
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Silver Sage Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7700 Snohomish Street
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4485
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4485
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Amity Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10000 West Amity Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-4220
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-4220
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2800 South Maple Grove Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5540
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5540
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Desert Sage Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9325 West Mossywood Street
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 350-4020
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 350-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise, ID include Pepper Ridge Elementary School, Lake Hazel Elementary School and Silver Sage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise?
7 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise?
the neighborhood of Southwest Ada County Alliance, Boise public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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