For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 467 students in Lewis County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Lewis County, ID are Nezperce School, Kamiah Elementary School and Highland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lewis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nezperce School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
614 2nd Avenue
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2551
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2551
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Kamiah Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 9th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4012
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4012
Grades: PK-3
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Highland School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Boulevard
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5211
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 130
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5452
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5452
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Kamiah Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1319 Hill Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 332-6800
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 332-6800
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Po Box 279
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2242
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2242
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lewis County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Lewis County, ID include Nezperce School, Kamiah Elementary School and Highland School.
How many public preschools are located in Lewis County?
3 public preschools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lewis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lewis County include: Highland School vs. Nezperce School, Nezperce School vs. Highland School, Nezperce School vs. Kamiah Elementary School
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