Very Good

#13 of 82 private schools in ID

Top 15% of private schools

Holy Spirit Catholic School

Elementary School

540 N 7TH AVE, Pocatello, ID 83201

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

115

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

115

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

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About Holy Spirit Catholic School

Holy Spirit Catholic School is a private elementary school in Pocatello, ID. Holy Spirit Catholic School serves approximately 115 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Spirit Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 82 private schools in ID.

How it compares1.1 pts above ID schools

7.5

This school 7.5 · Very Good
ID avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 115 students, Holy Spirit Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Holy Spirit Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Holy Spirit Catholic School compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in Pocatello, ID

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

This School

18.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

115

This School

393

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.5

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 52.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 16.5% vs 0%

Asian 5.2% vs 0%

Black 3.5% vs 0%

Holy Spirit Catholic School Pocatello Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Holy Spirit Catholic School (this school)	—	115	12:1	7.5
POCATELLO JUVENILE DETENTION	0.4 mi	2	2:1	—
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.5 mi	238	14:1	8.0
GREENACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.6 mi	300	17.6:1	6.6
IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.0 mi	726	20.2:1	5.7
POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER	1.2 mi	321	21.4:1	7.0
TENDOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.4 mi	248	15.5:1	7.8
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.4 mi	347	17.4:1	4.3
ALAMEDA MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.4 mi	600	18.2:1	8.6
FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.5 mi	756	21:1	7.0
LINCOLN PRESCHOOL CENTER	1.5 mi	153	30.6:1	4.6
LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.5 mi	426	17.8:1	3.6
SYRINGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.1 mi	307	16.2:1	7.8
HAWTHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.1 mi	625	17.4:1	7.2
EDAHOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.1 mi	303	20.2:1	9.0
CLAUDE A WILCOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.4 mi	498	18.4:1	6.8
GATE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.4 mi	428	21.4:1	6.9
INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.0 mi	495	18.3:1	7.5
TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.5 mi	568	22.7:1	6.5
FORT HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	11.2 mi	117	14.6:1	6.1

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ID.

Classroom Attention

B 6.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,155

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 64%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A 8.6 / 10

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Enrollment 115

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in ID

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 52.2%

Two or More 17.4%

Hispanic 16.5%

Asian 5.2%

Native American 4.3%

Black 3.5%

Pacific Islander 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

540 N 7TH AVE, Pocatello, ID 83201

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Spirit Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EDAHOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, TENDOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Pocatello, see our Pocatello schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
POCATELLO JUVENILE DETENTION Pocatello	0.4 mi	2	—
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pocatello	0.5 mi	238	8.0
GREENACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pocatello	0.6 mi	300	6.6
POCATELLO HIGH SCHOOL Pocatello	0.7 mi	1,328	6.8
POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER Pocatello	1.2 mi	321	7.0
IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL Pocatello	1.0 mi	726	5.7
TENDOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pocatello	1.4 mi	248	7.8
ALAMEDA MIDDLE SCHOOL Pocatello	1.4 mi	600	8.6
LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pocatello	1.5 mi	426	3.6
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pocatello	1.4 mi	347	4.3
FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Pocatello	1.5 mi	756	7.0
LINCOLN PRESCHOOL CENTER Pocatello	1.5 mi	153	4.6
SYRINGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pocatello	2.1 mi	307	7.8
NEW HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL Pocatello	1.8 mi	128	6.5
EDAHOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pocatello	2.1 mi	303	9.0
HAWTHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL Pocatello	2.1 mi	625	7.2
LEGACY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pocatello	2.4 mi	16	—
CLAUDE A WILCOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pocatello	2.4 mi	498	6.8
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL Pocatello	2.7 mi	1,539	6.7
GEM PREP: POCATELLO SCHOOL Deary	2.9 mi	464	5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 83201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,209

Median Home Value

$256,100

Median Rent

$905/mo

Population

39,552

College Educated

34.4%

Homeownership

66.6%

Avg Commute

16.9 min

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Median Age

32.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Twin Falls, ID	137	7.5
CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cataldo, ID	136	7.4
CANYONSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Jerome, ID	75	7.6
CHIEF TAHGEE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY Fort Hall, ID	116	7.4
GRAND VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grand View, ID	97	7.6
ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Twin Falls, ID	131	7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Spirit Catholic School

What grades does Holy Spirit Catholic School serve?

Holy Spirit Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Spirit Catholic School?

Holy Spirit Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit Catholic School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Spirit Catholic School rank in ID?

Holy Spirit Catholic School ranks #13 of 82 private schools in ID.

What is Holy Spirit Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Spirit Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Spirit Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Holy Spirit Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Holy Spirit Catholic School a religious school?

Holy Spirit Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 79 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 72 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 115
Gender Split: 59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 165 days
Setting: Small City
County: Bannock County
Phone: (208) 232-5763

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