For the 2025-26 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Minidoka County (2025-26)
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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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