For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,357 students in 83702, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in 83702, ID are Highlands Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 83702 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 83702, ID have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83702, ID Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3434 Bogus Basin Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1607 North 15th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6420
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6420
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1511 North 9th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5450
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5450
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 North 29th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6630
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6630
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Early Childhood School
Special Education School
2215 West Madison Avenue
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5520
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5520
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
83702, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 W Fort Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4860
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4860
Gr: 8-10 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Marian Pritchett Memorial School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1617 North 24th
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6830
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6830
Gr: 6-12
Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
911 Mountain Cove Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5650
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 83702, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in 83702, ID include Highlands Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 83702?
5 public preschools are located in 83702.
What is the racial composition of students in 83702?
83702 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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