For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,491 students in Gooding County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gooding County, ID are Hagerman School, Gooding Elementary School and Bliss School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gooding County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Gooding County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gooding County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hagerman School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Lake Street West
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Gr: PK-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Gooding Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4898
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4898
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Bliss School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 East Highway 30
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Wendell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
232 N Boise Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Gr: PK-4 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
1450 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Gooding County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gooding Acclrted Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
906 Main St
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gr: 9-12
324 North 2nd Avenue
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4777
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4777
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Hagerman Valley Learning Centr (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
150 Lake St West
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Hub City Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
79 S. Idaho St
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gooding County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gooding County, ID include Hagerman School, Gooding Elementary School and Bliss School.
How many public preschools are located in Gooding County?
5 public preschools are located in Gooding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gooding County?
Gooding County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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