For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 6,640 students in Latah County, ID (there are , serving 900 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Latah County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%). Latah County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Idaho.
The top ranked public schools in Latah County, ID are Troy Elementary School, Troy Jr/sr High School and Gem Prep Meridian North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latah County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Latah County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Latah County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Trojan Drive
Troy, ID 83871
(208) 835-4261
Troy, ID 83871
(208) 835-4261
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Troy Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Trojan Drive
Troy, ID 83871
(208) 835-2361
Troy, ID 83871
(208) 835-2361
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Gem Prep Meridian North
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5390 North Mcdermott Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Grades: K-10
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
A B Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2323 East D Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-0228
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-0228
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Genesee School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 West Ash Street
Genesee, ID 83832
(208) 285-1162
Genesee, ID 83832
(208) 285-1162
Grades: PK-12
| 293 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Palouse Prairie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
406 Powers Avenue
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3684
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3684
Grades: K-8
| 196 students
Rank: #77.
Gem Prep Meridian
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2750 Gala Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Grades: K-12
| 480 students
Rank: #88.
Moscow High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 East 5th Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2591
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2591
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Rank: #99.
J Russell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
119 North Adams Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2715
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2715
Grades: 3-5
| 139 students
Rank: #1010.
Moscow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1723 East F Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-3195
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-3195
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Deary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 1st Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 877-1151
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 877-1151
Grades: 4-12
| 144 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 South Blaine Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2621
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2621
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #1313.
Moscow Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1410 East D Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3577
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3577
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #1414.
Bovill Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 3rd Avenue
Bovill, ID 83806
(208) 826-3314
Bovill, ID 83806
(208) 826-3314
Grades: PK-3
| 58 students
Rank: #1515.
Juliaetta Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 4th Street
Juliaetta, ID 83535
(208) 276-3422
Juliaetta, ID 83535
(208) 276-3422
Grades: PK-6
| 143 students
Rank: #1616.
Paradise Creek Regional High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1314 South Main
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3687
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3687
Grades: 8-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1717.
Gem Prep Pocatello School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4145 Yellowstone Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Grades: K-12
| 464 students
Rank: #1818.
Gem Prep Nampa
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Iowa Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Grades: K-12
| 514 students
Rank: #1919.
Kendrick Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Highway 3
Kendrick, ID 83537
(208) 289-4202
Kendrick, ID 83537
(208) 289-4202
Grades: 7-12
| 144 students
Rank: #2020.
Potlatch Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 6th Street
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1231
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1231
Grades: 7-12
| 213 students
Rank: #2121.
Potlatch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Elm Street
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1331
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1331
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gem Prep Meridian South
Charter School
1925 Lake Hazel Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 332-6800
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-8
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gem Prep Twin Falls
Charter School
151 Federation Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 735-5646
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 735-5646
Grades: K-5
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 Home Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Grades: K-2
| 153 students
Latah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 98
Genesee, ID 83832
(208) 285-1162
Genesee, ID 83832
(208) 285-1162
Grades: 7-12
| 168 students
Renaissance Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1029 S Meadow St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 892-3773
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 892-3773
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
650 North Cleveland
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 892-1114
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 892-1114
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
510 Home Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Latah County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Latah County, ID include Troy Elementary School, Troy Jr/sr High School and Gem Prep Meridian North. Latah County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public schools are located in Latah County?
24 public schools are located in Latah County.
What percentage of students in Latah County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Latah County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Latah County?
Latah County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Latah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Latah County include: Paradise Creek Regional High School vs. Moscow High School, Potlatch Elementary School vs. Moscow Charter School, West Park Elementary School vs. A B Mcdonald Elementary School
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