For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 4,197 students in Latah County, ID. The top-ranked public middle schools in Latah County, ID are Troy Jr/sr High School, Gem Prep Meridian 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Latah County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Latah County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Gem Prep Meridian
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2750 East Gala Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Gr: K-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Gem Prep Meridian North
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5390 North Mcdermott Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Gr: K-11 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Palouse Prairie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
406 Powers Avenue
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3684
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3684
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Deary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 1st Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 877-1151
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 877-1151
Gr: 4-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Kendrick Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 Highway 3
Kendrick, ID 83537
(208) 289-4202
Kendrick, ID 83537
(208) 289-4202
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Gem Prep Pocatello School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4145 Yellowstone Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Gr: K-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Gem Prep Nampa
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Iowa Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Gr: K-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: K-10 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Latah County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Latah County, ID include Troy Jr/sr High School, Gem Prep Meridian and Gem Prep Meridian North. Latah County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public middle schools are located in Latah County?
14 public middle schools are located in Latah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Latah County?
Latah County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Latah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Latah County include: Moscow Middle School vs. Moscow Charter School, Palouse Prairie Charter School vs. Moscow Charter School, Moscow Middle School vs. Palouse Prairie Charter School
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