For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 4,197 students in Latah County, ID. The top ranked public middle schools in Latah County, ID are Troy Jr/sr High School, Gem Prep Meridian North and Genesee School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latah County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Latah County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Latah County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Troy Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Trojan Drive
Troy, ID 83871
(208) 835-2361
Troy, ID 83871
(208) 835-2361
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Gem Prep Meridian North
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5390 North Mcdermott Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Grades: K-10
| 475 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 293 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Palouse Prairie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
406 Powers Avenue
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3684
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3684
Grades: K-8
| 196 students
Rank: #55.
Gem Prep Meridian
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2750 Gala Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Grades: K-12
| 480 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
Rank: #77.
Deary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 1st Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 877-1151
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 877-1151
Grades: 4-12
| 144 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 8-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1010.
Gem Prep Pocatello School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4145 Yellowstone Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Grades: K-12
| 464 students
Rank: #1111.
Gem Prep Nampa
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Iowa Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Grades: K-12
| 514 students
Rank: #1212.
Kendrick Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Highway 3
Kendrick, ID 83537
(208) 289-4202
Kendrick, ID 83537
(208) 289-4202
Grades: 7-12
| 144 students
Rank: #1313.
Potlatch Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 6th Street
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1231
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1231
Grades: 7-12
| 213 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 437 students
Latah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 98
Genesee, ID 83832
(208) 285-1162
Genesee, ID 83832
(208) 285-1162
Grades: 7-12
| 168 students
Renaissance Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1029 S Meadow St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 892-3773
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 892-3773
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
650 North Cleveland
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 892-1114
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 892-1114
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
510 Home Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Latah County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Latah County, ID include Troy Jr/sr High School, Gem Prep Meridian North and Genesee School. Latah County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public middle schools are located in Latah County?
14 public middle schools are located in Latah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Latah County?
Latah County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Latah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Latah County include: Moscow Middle School vs. Moscow Charter School, Palouse Prairie Charter School vs. Moscow Charter School, Moscow Middle School vs. Palouse Prairie Charter School
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