For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,413 students in Rathdrum, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Rathdrum, ID are Betty Kiefer Elementary School, Twin Lakes Elementary School and John Brown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rathdrum, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Rathdrum have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rathdrum, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betty Kiefer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13898 North Schooner Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5206
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5206
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5326 West Rice Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
John Brown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15574 North Washington
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0551
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0551
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Garwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
North 17506 Ramsey Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rathdrum, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15506 Washington St
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rathdrum, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Rathdrum, ID include Betty Kiefer Elementary School, Twin Lakes Elementary School and John Brown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rathdrum?
4 public preschools are located in Rathdrum.
What is the racial composition of students in Rathdrum?
Rathdrum public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Rathdrum are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rathdrum include: Garwood Elementary School vs. Betty Kiefer Elementary School, Betty Kiefer Elementary School vs. Garwood Elementary School
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