For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,699 students in Moscow, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moscow, ID are A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Palouse Prairie Charter School and Lena Whitmore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moscow, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Moscow have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Moscow, ID (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.
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: #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: 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
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Moscow, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moscow, ID include A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Palouse Prairie Charter School and Lena Whitmore Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Moscow?
6 public elementary schools are located in Moscow.
What is the racial composition of students in Moscow?
Moscow public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Moscow are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Moscow include: Lena Whitmore Elementary School vs. A B Mcdonald Elementary School, West Park Elementary School vs. A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Palouse Prairie Charter School vs. Moscow Charter School
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