For the 2026 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 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% 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 (2026)
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 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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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