Top 10 Best Pocatello Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 12,896 students in Pocatello, ID (there are 3 private schools, serving 649 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Pocatello, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Pocatello, ID are Edahow Elementary School, Gate City Elementary School and Connor Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocatello, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Pocatello have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Pocatello, ID Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edahow Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
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
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Gate City Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2288 Hiskey Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2503
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2503
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Connor Academy
Charter School
Math: 61% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1295 Alpine Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 232-1447
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 232-1447
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
Tendoy Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
957 East Alameda Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2921
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2921
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #55.
Chubbuck Elementary School
Math: 61% | 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
| 476 students
Rank: #66.
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11888 North Whitaker Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-4742
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-4742
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 69%
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
| 714 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary 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
| 226 students
Rank: #99.
Pocatello High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 65%
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
| 1,168 students
Rank: #1010.
Century High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7801 Diamondback Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-6863
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-6863
Grades: 9-12
| 1,183 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Alameda Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 Mckinley Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-0378
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-0378
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
666 Cheyenne Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-4086
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-4086
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #1313.
Highland High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Bench Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1300
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,534 students
Rank: #1414.
Syringa Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
388 East Griffith Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4040
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1515.
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
427 Lark Lane
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-6050
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-6050
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #1616.
Kinport Middle School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 West Alameda
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
Rank: #1717.
Tyhee Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 50%
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
| 502 students
Rank: #1818.
Pocatello Community Charter
Charter School
Math: 38% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 West Maple
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
Rank: #1919.
Hawthorne Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 West Eldredge Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1680
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1680
Grades: 6-8
| 706 students
Rank: #2020.
Greenacres Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 East Oak Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2575
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2575
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #2121.
Irving Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 54%
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
| 684 students
Rank: #2222.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grace Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2552
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2552
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #2323.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Gwen Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-2914
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-2914
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #2424.
New Horizon High School
Alternative 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
| 121 students
Rank: #2525.
Fort Hall Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | 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
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Preschool Center
Special Education School
330 Oakwood Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-6606
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-6606
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
137 South 5th Street
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Grades: 1-12
| 8 students
Pocatello, Idaho 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
Gateway Prof-tech School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
3115 Pole Line Road
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 235-3243
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 235-3243
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Isu Campus
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 232-3563
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 232-3563
Grades: K-1
| n/a 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 Pocatello, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Pocatello, ID are Edahow Elementary School, Gate City Elementary School and Connor Academy.
How many public schools are located in Pocatello, ID?
27 public schools are located in Pocatello, ID.
What percentage of students in Pocatello, ID go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Pocatello, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pocatello, ID?
Pocatello, ID minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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