For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,868 students in Pocatello, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Pocatello, ID are Rulon M Ellis Elementary School, Chubbuck Elementary School and Tendoy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocatello, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Pocatello have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Pocatello, ID (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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%
Pocatello, Idaho ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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
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 Pocatello, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in Pocatello, ID include Rulon M Ellis Elementary School, Chubbuck Elementary School and Tendoy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pocatello?
9 public preschools are located in Pocatello.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocatello?
Pocatello public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pocatello are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pocatello 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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