For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 751 students in Shoshone County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Shoshone County, ID are Silver Hills Elementary School and Pinehurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shoshone County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Shoshone County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Shoshone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1246 East Mullan Avenue
Osburn, ID 83849
(208) 556-1556
Osburn, ID 83849
(208) 556-1556
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 South 3 Street
Pinehurst, ID 83850
(208) 682-2193
Pinehurst, ID 83850
(208) 682-2193
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Shoshone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
370 Old River Rd
Avery, ID 83802
(208) 245-2479
Avery, ID 83802
(208) 245-2479
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
345 Park Street
Mullan, ID 83846
(208) 744-1118
Mullan, ID 83846
(208) 744-1118
Grades: PK-6
| 58 students
Kellogg Mullan Wallace Alt. High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
401 River St
Wallace, ID 83873
(208) 753-4515
Wallace, ID 83873
(208) 753-4515
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
Silver Valley Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 South Third St
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 682-3076
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 682-3076
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
790 Bunker Ave
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 784-1249
Kellogg, ID 83837
(208) 784-1249
Grades: K-5
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Shoshone County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Shoshone County, ID include Silver Hills Elementary School and Pinehurst Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shoshone County?
2 public preschools are located in Shoshone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shoshone County?
Shoshone County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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