Best Pocatello Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 732 students in Pocatello, ID (there are 28 public schools, serving 13,090 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Pocatello, ID are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private school in Pocatello, ID is Grace Lutheran School.
67% of private schools in Pocatello, ID are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Pocatello Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1350 Baldy Ave
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
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Pocatello Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
240 E Maple St
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 308-4270
Gr: PK-3 | 112 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Pocatello, Idaho

Pocatello, Idaho 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
Gr: K-7 | 56 students
1451 Jessie Clark Lane
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-3338
Gr: 3-8 | 5 students
1633 Olympus Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-9500
Gr: PK-10 | 24 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Pocatello)
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
732 Students
21,971 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
1,684 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
92 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# 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
6,725 Students
% of Others Students
32%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Pocatello, ID?
The top-ranked private schools in Pocatello, ID is Grace Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Pocatello?
3 private schools are located in Pocatello.
What percentage of students in Pocatello go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Pocatello are educated in private schools (compared to the ID state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pocatello?
67% of private schools in Pocatello are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Pocatello are often viewed compared to one another?

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