Pocatello Valley Montessori School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-5 48 students 7.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
Private schools in Pocatello, ID
3 schools within 12 miles. PCTC pays up to $5,000 per student.
Schools near Pocatello
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Holy Spirit Catholic School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-5 39 students 7 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades PreK-12 430 students 9.2 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Idaho pays, and what that leaves you
Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit Refundable tax credit
Up to $5,000 per student Up to $7,500 for a student with a qualifying disability. It follows the tax year, so 2026 expenses are claimed in early 2027.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees PCTC pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
We filled in the standard PCTC amount. Change it if your award letter says something different. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Keep looking
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Pocatello) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Pocatello?
We count 3 within 12 miles of downtown Pocatello. Together they enrolled about 517 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Grace Lutheran School with 430 students.
Which Pocatello private schools take PCTC?
Idaho does not approve schools for this credit, because the money goes to parents. Any nonpublic school’s tuition can count.
Will PCTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. PCTC pays up to $5,000 per student, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.