For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 6,182 students in Latah County, ID (there are 5 private schools, serving 900 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Latah County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%). 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Latah County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Troy Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Troy Jr/sr High School
Magnet 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
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
Gem Prep Meridian North
Magnet School
Charter School
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-8
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
A B Mcdonald Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 354 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Genesee School
Magnet 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
| 306 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Palouse Prairie Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
406 Powers Avenue
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 669-0423
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 669-0423
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
Rank: #77.
Gem Prep Meridian
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 454 students
Rank: #88.
Moscow High School
Magnet 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
| 769 students
Rank: #99.
J Russell Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 143 students
Rank: #1010.
Moscow Charter School
Magnet School
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
| 197 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Deary School
Magnet 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
| 151 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 236 students
Rank: #1313.
Moscow Middle School
Magnet 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
| 498 students
Rank: #1414.
Bovill Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 56 students
Rank: #1515.
Juliaetta Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 151 students
Rank: #1616.
Paradise Creek Regional High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 27 students
Rank: #1717.
Gem Prep Pocatello School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 456 students
Rank: #1818.
Gem Prep Nampa
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 465 students
Rank: #1919.
Kendrick Jr/sr High School
Magnet 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
| 138 students
Rank: #2020.
Potlatch Jr/sr High School
Magnet 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
| 210 students
Rank: #2121.
Potlatch Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gem Prep Meridian South
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1925 Lake Hazel Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 332-6800
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-5
| 203 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: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
West Park Elementary School
Magnet School
510 Home Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Grades: K-2
| 173 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?
87% of all K-12 students in Latah County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Latah County?
Latah County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (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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