For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 6,224 students in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in West Boise are Pioneer School Of The Arts, Cecil D Andrus Elementary School and Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13255 West Mcmillian Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4100
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Cecil D Andrus Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6100 Park Meadow Drive
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 939-3400
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 939-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12311 West Braddock Drive
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-2150
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #44.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11851 Musket Drive
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4190
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4190
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Summerwind Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3675 North Jullion Way
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3555 North Milwaukee Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-6370
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-6370
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Joplin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12081 West Demeyer Street
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4345
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4345
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #88.
Mcmillan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10901 Mcmillan
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4475
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4475
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #99.
Ustick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12435 West Ustick Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4120
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #1010.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 North Mitchell
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-5170
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-5170
Grades: PK-6
| 485 students
Rank: #1111.
Morley Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7701 West Northview Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4610
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4610
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID include Pioneer School Of The Arts, Cecil D Andrus Elementary School and Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise?
13 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise?
the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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