For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,000 students in Minidoka County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Minidoka County, ID are Paul Elementary School, Acequia Elementary School and Rupert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minidoka County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Minidoka County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Minidoka County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 North 1st Street West
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Acequia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 N 350 E
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Rupert Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 18th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Heyburn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1151 7th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 679-2400
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 679-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Center
Special Education School
310 10th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Minidoka County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Day Treatment Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
310 10th St.
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4727
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4727
Gr: K-6 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1275 N 400 E
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 532-4257
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 532-4257
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 16%
10th & D St
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4240
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4240
Gr: PK-2 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
310 10th St
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6252
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6252
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Minidoka County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Minidoka County, ID include Paul Elementary School, Acequia Elementary School and Rupert Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Minidoka County?
5 public preschools are located in Minidoka County.
What is the racial composition of students in Minidoka County?
Minidoka County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Minidoka County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Minidoka County include: Heyburn Elementary School vs. Paul Elementary School, Paul Elementary School vs. Heyburn Elementary School
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