For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 195 students in Butte County, ID.
The top ranked public preschool in Butte County, ID is Arco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte County, ID public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Butte County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Butte County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arco Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8503
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8503
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Butte County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
120 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-3077
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-3077
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Butte County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Butte County, ID include Arco Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Butte County?
1 public preschools are located in Butte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County?
Butte County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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