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Best Minidoka County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,000 students in Minidoka County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Minidoka County, ID are Paul Elementary School, Acequia Elementary School and Rupert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minidoka County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Minidoka County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Minidoka County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 North 1st Street West
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Acequia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
360 N 350 E
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Rupert Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
202 18th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Heyburn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 7th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 679-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Center
Special Education School
310 10th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Minidoka County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Minidoka County, ID include Paul Elementary School, Acequia Elementary School and Rupert Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Minidoka County?
5 public preschools are located in Minidoka County.
What is the racial composition of students in Minidoka County?
Minidoka County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Minidoka County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Minidoka County include: Heyburn Elementary School vs. Paul Elementary School, Paul Elementary School vs. Heyburn Elementary School

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