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Best Bannock County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 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 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% 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 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Bannock County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lava Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
249 West Fife
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
(208) 776-5281
Gr: PK-6 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11888 North Whitaker Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-4742
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Inkom Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
521 Holstein Street
Inkom, ID 83245
(208) 775-3361
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Chubbuck Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 West Chastain Drive
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2271
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Syringa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
388 East Griffith Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
714 Center Street
Mccammon, ID 83250
(208) 254-3223
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Tyhee Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12743 West Tyhee Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-0551
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Pocatello Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
615 West Maple
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Downey Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
88 South 4th East
Downey, ID 83234
(208) 897-5220
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1455 Gwen Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-2914
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Fort Hall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 B Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2207
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Preschool Center
Special Education School
330 Oakwood Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-6606
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bannock County are often viewed compared to one another?

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