For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,309 students in Jerome County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Jerome County, ID are Valley School, Heritage Academy and Horizon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerome County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Jerome County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jerome County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
934 10th Avenue East
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Grades: PK-3
| 646 students
Jerome County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
311 N Lincoln St
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Grades: 4-6
| 707 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jerome County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Jerome County, ID include Valley School, Heritage Academy and Horizon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jerome County?
3 public preschools are located in Jerome County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome County?
Jerome County public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jerome County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jerome County include: Heritage Academy vs. Horizon Elementary School, Valley School vs. Horizon Elementary School
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