For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,529 students in 83843, ID (there are 4 private schools, serving 864 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 83843, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 83843, ID are A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Palouse Prairie Charter School and Moscow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 83843 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 83843, ID have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83843, ID Public Schools (2025)
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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #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 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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%
83843, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 schools in 83843, ID?
The top ranked public schools in 83843, ID include A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Palouse Prairie Charter School and Moscow High School.
How many public schools are located in 83843?
9 public schools are located in 83843.
What percentage of students in 83843 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 83843 are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 83843?
83843 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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