For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 14,512 students in Bannock County, ID (there are 4 private schools, serving 756 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Bannock County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Bannock County, ID are Edahow Elementary School, Lava Elementary School and Inkom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bannock County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Bannock County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bannock County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edahow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2020 Pocatello Creek Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-1844
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-1844
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Lava Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
249 West Fife
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
(208) 776-5281
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
(208) 776-5281
Grades: PK-6
| 65 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Inkom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
521 Holstein Street
Inkom, ID 83245
(208) 775-3361
Inkom, ID 83245
(208) 775-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11888 North Whitaker Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-4742
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-4742
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #55.
Gate City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2288 Hiskey Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2503
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2503
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
Connor Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1295 Alpine Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 232-1447
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 232-1447
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
Rank: #77.
Chubbuck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 West Chastain Drive
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2271
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2271
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2271 East Terry Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-5590
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-5590
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 Center Street
Mccammon, ID 83250
(208) 254-3223
Mccammon, ID 83250
(208) 254-3223
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Tendoy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
957 East Alameda Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2921
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2921
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
226 South 10th Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-2976
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-2976
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #1212.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
666 Cheyenne Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-4086
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-4086
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #1313.
Marsh Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12655 South Old Highway 91
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3711
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3711
Grades: 7-12
| 405 students
Rank: #1414.
Syringa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
388 East Griffith Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4040
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #1515.
Century High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7801 Diamondback Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-6863
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-6863
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #1616.
Pocatello High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 North Arthur Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-2056
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-2056
Grades: 9-12
| 1,352 students
Rank: #1717.
Greenacres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 East Oak Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2575
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2575
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1818.
Alameda Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 Mckinley Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-0378
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-0378
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #1919.
Highland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Bench Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1300
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,589 students
Rank: #2020.
Tyhee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12743 West Tyhee Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-0551
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-0551
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
427 Lark Lane
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-6050
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-6050
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Marsh Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12805 South Old Highway 91
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3260
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3260
Grades: 7-8
| 188 students
Rank: #2323.
Hawthorne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 West Eldredge Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1680
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1680
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #2424.
Pocatello Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Maple
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
Rank: #2525.
Irving Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
911 North Grant Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-3039
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-3039
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #2626.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grace Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2552
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2552
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2727.
Downey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
88 South 4th East
Downey, ID 83234
(208) 897-5220
Downey, ID 83234
(208) 897-5220
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Rank: #2828.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Gwen Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-2914
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-2914
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Kinport Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
655 West Alameda
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 West Alameda
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #3131.
Fort Hall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1415 B Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2207
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2207
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Prof-tech School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3115 Pole Line Road
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 235-3563
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 235-3563
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Preschool Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
330 Oakwood Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-6606
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-6606
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
137 South 5th Street
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Grades: 1-12
| 4 students
Bannock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Family Treatment Prom-unit Fun (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3115 Pole Line Rd
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Isu Campus
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 232-3563
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 232-3563
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Marsh Valley Academy (Alternative School) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
12655 South Old Hwy 91
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3711
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3711
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
320 North 8th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-2872
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-2872
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Pocatello Teen Parenting Prog. High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
109 Von Elm Ln
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-7660
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-7660
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
17400 Hiline Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 238-4200
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 238-4200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
845 Mckinley Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bannock County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Bannock County, ID include Edahow Elementary School, Lava Elementary School and Inkom Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bannock County?
34 public schools are located in Bannock County.
What percentage of students in Bannock County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Bannock County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bannock County?
Bannock County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bannock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bannock County include: Gate City Elementary School vs. Greenacres Elementary School, Hawthorne Middle School vs. Alameda Middle School, Pocatello Community Charter vs. Connor Academy
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