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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Latah County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 6,640 students in Latah County, ID (there are 5 private schools, serving 874 private students). 86% 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 Jr/sr High School, A B Mcdonald Elementary School and Troy Elementary School. 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 52% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), 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 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Latah County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Troy Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 Trojan Drive
Troy, ID 83871
(208) 835-2361
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
A B Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2323 East D Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-0228
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
103 Trojan Drive
Troy, ID 83871
(208) 835-4261
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Gem Prep Meridian
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2750 East Gala Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Gr: K-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Gem Prep Meridian North
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5390 North Mcdermott Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Gr: K-11 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Genesee School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
330 West Ash Street
Genesee, ID 83832
(208) 285-1162
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Palouse Prairie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
406 Powers Avenue
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3684
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Moscow High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
402 East 5th Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2591
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 South Blaine Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2621
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Moscow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1723 East F Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-3195
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Deary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
502 1st Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 877-1151
Gr: 4-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1212.
Moscow Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1410 East D Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3577
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Kendrick Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2001 Highway 3
Kendrick, ID 83537
(208) 289-4202
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bovill Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 3rd Avenue
Bovill, ID 83806
(208) 826-3314
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Paradise Creek Regional High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1314 South Main
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3687
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Gem Prep Pocatello School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4145 Yellowstone Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Gr: K-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
Juliaetta Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 4th Street
Juliaetta, ID 83535
(208) 276-3422
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1818.
Gem Prep Nampa
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 West Iowa Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Gr: K-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Potlatch Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 6th Street
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1231
Gr: 7-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2020.
Potlatch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Elm Street
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1331
Gr: PK-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Gem Prep Meridian South
Charter School
1925 Lake Hazel Road
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
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
West Park Elementary School
510 Home Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

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 Jr/sr High School, A B Mcdonald Elementary School and Troy Elementary School. 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?
86% 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Latah County are often viewed compared to one another?

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