For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 732 students in Bannock County, ID (there are 34 public schools, serving 14,295 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Bannock County, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private school in Bannock County, ID is Grace Lutheran School.
67% of private schools in Bannock County, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top-Ranked Bannock County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1350 Baldy Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4142
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4142
Gr: PK-12 | 494 students
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
540 N 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-5763
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-5763
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Pocatello Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
240 E Maple St
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 308-4270
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 308-4270
Gr: PK-3 | 112 students
Bannock County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Franciscan Cre-act School (Closed 2010)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Po Box 723
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-4747
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-4747
Gr: K-7 | 56 students
Jessie Clark Christian School (Closed 2004)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1451 Jessie Clark Lane
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-3338
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-3338
Gr: 3-8 | 5 students
Legacy Christian School (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
1633 Olympus Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-9500
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-9500
Gr: PK-10 | 24 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Bannock County)
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
732 Students
21,779 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
15%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
37 Teachers
1,694 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
462 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
1,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
10 Students
385 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
407 Students
12,996 Students
% White Students
55%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
232 Students
6,531 Students
% of Others Students
32%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Bannock County, ID?
The top-ranked private schools in Bannock County, ID is Grace Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Bannock County?
3 private schools are located in Bannock County.
What percentage of students in Bannock County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Bannock County are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bannock County?
67% of private schools in Bannock County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Bannock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Bannock County include: Grace Lutheran School vs. Holy Spirit Catholic School, Holy Spirit Catholic School vs. Grace Lutheran School
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