Top Rankings
Moscow School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,295 students in Moscow School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Moscow School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
7 Schools
800 Schools
# Students
2,295 Students
315,433 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
17,502 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Moscow School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 170 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.9%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.44
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
21%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
83%
72%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,686 is higher than the state median of $10,194. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,817 is higher than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,686
$10,194
Spending / Student
$12,817
$9,371
Best Moscow School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
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 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: n/an/a
510 Home Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moscow School District?
Moscow School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,295 students.
What is the rank of Moscow School District?
Moscow School District is ranked #26 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moscow School District?
83% of Moscow School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moscow School District?
Moscow School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Moscow School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,817 is higher than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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