For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 723 students in Nez Perce County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Nez Perce County, ID are Whitman Elementary School, Culdesac School and Peck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nez Perce County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Nez Perce County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nez Perce County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1840 9th Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3850
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Culdesac School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Culdesac Avenue
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Grades: PK-12
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Peck Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
212 Main Street
Peck, ID 83545
(208) 486-7331
Peck, ID 83545
(208) 486-7331
Grades: PK-6
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Lapwai Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Agency Road
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Nez Perce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 247
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
602 13th Street Box 1288
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nez Perce County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Nez Perce County, ID include Whitman Elementary School, Culdesac School and Peck Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nez Perce County?
4 public preschools are located in Nez Perce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nez Perce County?
Nez Perce County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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