Latah County Schools & Education
Latah County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,546
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#7
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Latah County
Measured School Summary
Latah County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.3%.
Funding Context
At $7,546 per pupil, Latah County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 68% above the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Latah County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
18 public schools and 7 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #7 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
88.3%
4.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,546
$1,258 above the state average
School coverage
18
7 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Latah County has 18 public schools across 7 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Latah County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Latah County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#7
of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 19 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
MOSCOW DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
2,397 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
POTLATCH DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
480 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
TROY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
323 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
GENESEE JOINT DISTRICT
Other grade structure
306 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
MOSCOW DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Latah County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Latah County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Latah County, Idaho
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Latah County's Diverse School System
Latah County supports 18 public schools across seven districts, educating a total of 4,212 students. The network includes 10 elementary schools and five high schools, but features only one dedicated middle school. Two charter schools operate here, offering specialized alternatives to the traditional public system.
Moscow District Leads the Region
The Moscow District is the largest in the county, managing eight schools and 2,397 students. Other notable districts include Troy and Whitepine, though they are much smaller with fewer than 350 students each. Charter schools represent 11.1% of the county's educational options, providing additional choice for local families.
Balanced Town and Rural Learning
The county is evenly split with nine schools in rural areas and nine in town settings. Schools are generally small and personal, with an average size of 234 students. While Moscow High is the largest at 769 students, many others, like Potlatch Elementary, offer an intimate learning environment with fewer than 300 pupils.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Latah County
Reported Enrollment
4,212
18 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
2
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Latah County
MOSCOW DISTRICT
POTLATCH DISTRICT
TROY SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENESEE JOINT DISTRICT
KENDRICK JOINT DISTRICT
PALOUSE PRAIRIE EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION INC.
WHITEPINE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
18 Public Schools in Latah County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOSCOW HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MOSCOW DISTRICT | MOSCOW, 83843Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 769 |
| MOSCOW MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | MOSCOW DISTRICT | MOSCOW, 83843Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 498 |
| A B MCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MOSCOW DISTRICT | MOSCOW, 83843Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 354 |
| GENESEE SCHOOL | Record | GENESEE JOINT DISTRICT | GENESEE, 83832Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 306 |
| POTLATCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | POTLATCH DISTRICT | POTLATCH, 83855Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 270 |
| LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MOSCOW DISTRICT | MOSCOW, 83843Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 236 |
| PALOUSE PRAIRIE CHARTER SCHOOL | Record | PALOUSE PRAIRIE EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION INC. | MOSCOW, 83843Town: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 210 |
| POTLATCH JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | POTLATCH DISTRICT | POTLATCH, 83855Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 210 |
| MOSCOW CHARTER SCHOOL | Record | MOSCOW DISTRICT | MOSCOW, 83843Town: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 197 |
| WEST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MOSCOW DISTRICT | MOSCOW, 83843Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 173 |
| TROY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | TROY SCHOOL DISTRICT | TROY, 83871Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 172 |
| DEARY SCHOOL | Record | WHITEPINE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT | DEARY, 83823Rural: Remote | 4–12 | Other | 151 |
| JULIAETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | KENDRICK JOINT DISTRICT | JULIAETTA, 83535Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 151 |
| TROY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | TROY SCHOOL DISTRICT | TROY, 83871Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 151 |
| J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MOSCOW DISTRICT | MOSCOW, 83843Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 143 |
| KENDRICK JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | KENDRICK JOINT DISTRICT | KENDRICK, 83537Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 138 |
| BOVILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WHITEPINE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT | BOVILL, 83806Rural: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 56 |
| PARADISE CREEK REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MOSCOW DISTRICT | MOSCOW, 83843Town: Distant | 8–12 | Alternative | 27 |
A B MCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MOSCOW DISTRICT
MOSCOW, 83843 / Town: Distant
POTLATCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POTLATCH DISTRICT
POTLATCH, 83855 / Rural: Remote
LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MOSCOW DISTRICT
MOSCOW, 83843 / Town: Distant
PALOUSE PRAIRIE CHARTER SCHOOL
PALOUSE PRAIRIE EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION INC.
MOSCOW, 83843 / Town: Distant
POTLATCH JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
POTLATCH DISTRICT
POTLATCH, 83855 / Rural: Remote
WEST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MOSCOW DISTRICT
MOSCOW, 83843 / Town: Distant
JULIAETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KENDRICK JOINT DISTRICT
JULIAETTA, 83535 / Rural: Distant
KENDRICK JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
KENDRICK JOINT DISTRICT
KENDRICK, 83537 / Rural: Distant
BOVILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WHITEPINE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOVILL, 83806 / Rural: Remote
PARADISE CREEK REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
MOSCOW DISTRICT
MOSCOW, 83843 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,546
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Latah County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Latah County, Idaho?
Latah County supports 18 public schools across seven districts, educating a total of 4,212 students. The network includes 10 elementary schools and five high schools, but features only one dedicated middle school. Two charter schools operate here, offering specialized alternatives to the traditional public system.
What are the major school districts in Latah County, Idaho?
The Moscow District is the largest in the county, managing eight schools and 2,397 students. Other notable districts include Troy and Whitepine, though they are much smaller with fewer than 350 students each. Charter schools represent 11.1% of the county's educational options, providing additional choice for local families.
What is the school experience like in Latah County?
The county is evenly split with nine schools in rural areas and nine in town settings. Schools are generally small and personal, with an average size of 234 students. While Moscow High is the largest at 769 students, many others, like Potlatch Elementary, offer an intimate learning environment with fewer than 300 pupils.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.