Public schools in Pocatello, ID
22 open public schools with an address in Pocatello, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,761
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Pocatello public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Pocatello, ID: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,761 students, an average of 489 per school. The largest campus is Highland High School (1,456 students), and the largest elementary school is Tyhee Elementary School (511).
Pocatello District operates the most schools here (21), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 44% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Pocatello
Elementary schools in Pocatello
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude a Wilcox Elementary School Pocatello District | KG–05 | 464 | 17.2:1 | |
| Edahow Elementary School Pocatello District | KG–05 | 258 | 17.8:1 | |
| Gate City Elementary School Pocatello District | KG–05 | 425 | 21.3:1 | |
| Greenacres Elementary School Pocatello District | KG–05 | 286 | 15.1:1 | |
| Indian Hills Elementary School Pocatello District | KG–05 | 497 | 18.4:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary School Pocatello District | KG–05 | 359 | 18:1 | |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School Pocatello District | KG–05 | 401 | 18.2:1 | |
| Lincoln Preschool Center Pocatello District · Special Education School | PK–06 | 153 | 30.6:1 | |
| Pocatello Community Charter The Pocatello Community Charter School Inc. · Charter | PK–08 | 328 | 21.9:1 | |
| Syringa Elementary School Pocatello District | KG–05 | 321 | 20.1:1 | |
| Tendoy Elementary School Pocatello District | KG–05 | 221 | 13.8:1 | |
| Tyhee Elementary School Pocatello District | PK–05 | 511 | 21.7:1 |
Middle schools in Pocatello
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Middle School Pocatello District | 06–08 | 572 | 17.3:1 | |
| Franklin Middle School Pocatello District | 06–08 | 718 | 20.8:1 | |
| Hawthorne Middle School Pocatello District | 06–08 | 612 | 17.3:1 | |
| Irving Middle School Pocatello District | 06–08 | 702 | 19.1:1 |
High schools in Pocatello
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School Pocatello District | 09–12 | 1,068 | 19.6:1 | |
| Highland High School Pocatello District | 09–12 | 1,456 | 22.2:1 | |
| New Horizon High School Pocatello District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 119 | 6.2:1 | |
| Pocatello High School Pocatello District | 09–12 | 1,281 | 21.7:1 | |
| Portneuf Valley Technical and Career Center Pocatello District · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pocatello
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello Juvenile Detention Pocatello District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 9 | 9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.9%
- Hispanic14.1%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Pocatello schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,761 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pocatello
How many public schools are in Pocatello, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Pocatello: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,761 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pocatello?
Schools with an address in Pocatello belong to 2 education agencies, led by Pocatello District (21 schools), The Pocatello Community Charter School Inc. (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pocatello?
Highland High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pocatello, with 1,456 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pocatello?
Yes. 1 of the 22 public schools in Pocatello are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pocatello Community Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pocatello schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pocatello public schools is 18.3:1, higher than the Idaho school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pocatello guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Idaho cities