For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 499 students in Benewah County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Benewah County, ID are Heyburn Elementary School and Lakeside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benewah County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Benewah County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Benewah County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heyburn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Main Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1345 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-2118
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-2118
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Benewah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Highway 95, Box 338
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Benewah County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Benewah County, ID include Heyburn Elementary School and Lakeside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Benewah County?
2 public preschools are located in Benewah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benewah County?
Benewah County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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