For the 2026 school year, there are 12 magnet public preschools serving 5,930 students in Idaho.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Idaho are Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities, Galileo Stem Academy and Pioneer School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Idaho (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
311 North 9th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2822
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2822
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Galileo Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4735 West Saguaro Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Gr: PK-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13255 West Mcmillian Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4100
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12311 West Braddock Drive
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-2150
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Eagle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
475 North Eagle Road
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 855-4365
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 855-4365
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Summerwind Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3675 North Jullion Way
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Ramsey Magnet School Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
West 1351 Kathleen Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-2010
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 765-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Mountain Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Princess Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 552-0866
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 552-0866
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Woodside Elementary Lane
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
New Horizon Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3313 Park Ridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4619
Gr: PK-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
A H Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 West Anderson Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7602
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7602
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public preschools in Idaho?
The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Idaho include Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities, Galileo Stem Academy and Pioneer School Of The Arts.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Idaho?
12 magnet public preschools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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