For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,454 students in Payette County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Payette County, ID are New Plymouth Elementary School, Fruitland Elementary School and Payette Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payette County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Payette County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Payette County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 South Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Fruitland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3999
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3999
Gr: PK-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Payette Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Gr: PK-3 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Payette County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Gr: PK-12
Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Payette Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
20 N. 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Payette Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
20 N 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Treasure Valley Tech (Tvt) - Idaho (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
20 North 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Gr: 9-12
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Gr: 4-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Payette County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Payette County, ID include New Plymouth Elementary School, Fruitland Elementary School and Payette Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Payette County?
3 public preschools are located in Payette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Payette County?
Payette County public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Payette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Payette County include: Payette Primary School vs. Fruitland Elementary School, New Plymouth Elementary School vs. Fruitland Elementary School, Fruitland Elementary School vs. Payette Primary School
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