For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,065 students in Bannock County, ID.
The top ranked public charter schools in Bannock County, ID are Connor Academy and Pocatello Community Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bannock County, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 61% statewide average). Charter schools in Bannock County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bannock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1295 Alpine Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 232-1447
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 232-1447
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Pocatello Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Maple
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Alpine Academy
Charter School
1195 Alpine Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 332-6800
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Bannock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12
Kinport Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
655 West Alameda
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Gr: 6-8
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
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: 7-12
17400 Hiline Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 238-4200
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 238-4200
Gr: 7-12
845 Mckinley Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Bannock County, ID?
The top ranked public charter schools in Bannock County, ID include Connor Academy and Pocatello Community Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Bannock County?
3 public charter schools are located in Bannock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bannock County?
Bannock County public charter schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Bannock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Bannock County include: Pocatello Community Charter vs. Connor Academy, Connor Academy vs. Pocatello Community Charter
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