For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,691 students in Blaine County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Blaine County, ID are Ernest Hemingway Steam School, Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School and Bellevue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blaine County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Blaine County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Blaine County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ernest Hemingway Steam School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 8th Street West
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 578-5050
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 578-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Panther Lane
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 North 5th Street
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 578-5080
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 578-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Hailey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 South 1st Avenue
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
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%
Blaine County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Early Childhood Special Education Program (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
520 3rd Ave South
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 788-5417
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 788-5417
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Blaine County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Blaine County, ID include Ernest Hemingway Steam School, Carey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School and Bellevue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Blaine County?
5 public preschools are located in Blaine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blaine County?
Blaine County public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Blaine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Blaine County include: Hailey Elementary School vs. Alturas Elementary School, Alturas Elementary School vs. Hailey Elementary School, Ernest Hemingway Steam School vs. Bellevue Elementary School
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