For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 3,501 students in Bannock County, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Bannock County, ID are Lava Elementary School, Rulon M Ellis 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Bannock County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bannock County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lava Elementary 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
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Rulon M Ellis Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Inkom Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
521 Holstein Street
Inkom, ID 83245
(208) 775-3361
Inkom, ID 83245
(208) 775-3361
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Chubbuck Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 West Chastain Drive
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2271
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2271
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Tendoy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
957 East Alameda Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2921
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2921
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Syringa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
388 East Griffith Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4040
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
714 Center Street
Mccammon, ID 83250
(208) 254-3223
Mccammon, ID 83250
(208) 254-3223
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Tyhee Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12743 West Tyhee Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-0551
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-0551
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Downey Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
88 South 4th East
Downey, ID 83234
(208) 897-5220
Downey, ID 83234
(208) 897-5220
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Gwen Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-2914
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-2914
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Fort Hall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1415 B Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2207
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2207
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Bannock County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (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 preschools in Bannock County, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Bannock County, ID include Lava Elementary School, Rulon M Ellis Elementary School and Inkom Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bannock County?
13 public preschools are located in Bannock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bannock County?
Bannock County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bannock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bannock County include: Chubbuck Elementary School vs. Rulon M Ellis Elementary School, Rulon M Ellis Elementary School vs. Chubbuck Elementary School, Tendoy Elementary School vs. Syringa Elementary School
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