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Best Meridian Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 9,272 students in Meridian, ID. The top-ranked public preschools in Meridian, ID are Paramount Elementary School, Hunter Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meridian, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Meridian have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Meridian, ID (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
550 West Producer Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2051 West Mcmillan Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4285
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2100 East Leigh Field Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Siena Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2870 East Rome Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4370
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4600 West Gondola Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5225 South Howry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4432
Gr: PK-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6195 North Long Lake Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4410
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4300 North Red Horse Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Mary Mcpherson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1050 East Amity Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Silver Trail Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2950 West Mason Creek Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 472-9731
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1155 North Deer Creek Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Peregrine Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1860 Waltman Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-1384
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2900 East River Valley Street
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 884-1741
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2950 North Naomi
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1035 Northwest 1st Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4335
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Meridian, ID?
How many public preschools are located in Meridian?
18 public preschools are located in Meridian.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian?
Meridian public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?

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