For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 532 students in Bear Lake County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bear Lake County, ID are Georgetown Elementary School, A J Winters Elementary School and Paris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bear Lake County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Bear Lake County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bear Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
142 Stringtown Road
Georgetown, ID 83239
(208) 847-0583
Georgetown, ID 83239
(208) 847-0583
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
A J Winters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
535 Clay Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0477
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0477
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39 South Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Bear Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 25
Geneva, ID 83238
(208) 847-1228
Geneva, ID 83238
(208) 847-1228
Gr: K-3 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bear Lake County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bear Lake County, ID include Georgetown Elementary School, A J Winters Elementary School and Paris Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bear Lake County?
3 public preschools are located in Bear Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Lake County?
Bear Lake County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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