For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 5,293 students in Latah County, ID. The top ranked public elementary schools in Latah County, ID are A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Troy Elementary School and Gem Prep Meridian. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latah County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Latah County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Latah County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
A B Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2323 East D Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-0228
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-0228
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Trojan Drive
Troy, ID 83871
(208) 835-4261
Troy, ID 83871
(208) 835-4261
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Gem Prep Meridian
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2750 Gala Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Gr: K-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
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-10 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
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 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
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 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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
Gr: 3-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 South Blaine Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2621
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2621
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
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 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: PK-3 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Juliaetta Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 4th Street
Juliaetta, ID 83535
(208) 276-3422
Juliaetta, ID 83535
(208) 276-3422
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
510 Home Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Gr: K-2 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Latah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 98
Genesee, ID 83832
(208) 285-1162
Genesee, ID 83832
(208) 285-1162
Gr: 7-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Renaissance Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1029 S Meadow St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 892-3773
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 892-3773
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 2%
510 Home Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Latah County, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Latah County, ID include A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Troy Elementary School and Gem Prep Meridian. Latah County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public elementary schools are located in Latah County?
19 public elementary schools are located in Latah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Latah County?
Latah County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Latah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Latah County include: Potlatch Elementary School vs. Moscow Charter School, West Park Elementary School vs. A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Moscow Middle School vs. Moscow Charter School
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