For the 2025 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 49% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), 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 Public Preschools in Pocatello, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Chubbuck Elementary School
(Math: 60% | 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
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Tendoy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
957 East Alameda Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2921
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2921
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #44.
Syringa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
388 East Griffith Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4040
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #55.
Tyhee Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
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
| 568 students
Rank: #66.
Pocatello Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Maple
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Gwen Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-2914
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-2914
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #88.
Fort Hall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
| 117 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
| 153 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
Isu Campus
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 232-3563
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 232-3563
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Kinport Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
655 West Alameda
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Grades: 6-8
| 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 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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