For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 404 students in Lemhi County, ID.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lemhi County, ID are Leadore School and Salmon Pioneer Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lemhi County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Lemhi County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lemhi County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leadore School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 South 3rd Street
Leadore, ID 83464
(208) 768-2441
Leadore, ID 83464
(208) 768-2441
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Salmon Pioneer Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Sharkey Street
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3663
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3663
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lemhi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 790
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Gr: 4-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
13 Patterson Rd.
May, ID 83253
(208) 876-4277
May, ID 83253
(208) 876-4277
Gr: K-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
805 Lena St
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Gr: 5-9 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Upper Carmen Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1211 Main Street
Carmen, ID 83462
(208) 742-1500
Carmen, ID 83462
(208) 742-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lemhi County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lemhi County, ID include Leadore School and Salmon Pioneer Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lemhi County?
2 public preschools are located in Lemhi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lemhi County?
Lemhi County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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