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Latah County

Idaho · Public K-12

Latah County's public-school directory totals 18 campuses, with student enrollment near 4,163. Moscow District is the largest district. Median household income runs around $65,424. That works out to 10 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Latah County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,024
-745 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
-2 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 88%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
18
7 districts
Enrollment
4,163
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,424
Below Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
30.3%
Below Idaho avg
Elementary
10
1,956 students
Middle
1
500 students
High
5
1,274 students
Combined / other
2
433 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
MOSCOW DISTRICT
2,434 students · 7 districts in Latah County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Latah County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
87%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
8%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
43.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
31
18.9% under 18

Test scores in Latah County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.

See all 13 schools in Latah County ranked by score →

All schools (18)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MOSCOW HIGH SCHOOLMoscowHigh09-12760·
MOSCOW MIDDLE SCHOOLMoscowMiddle06-08500·
A B MCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMoscowElementaryPK-05341·
GENESEE SCHOOLGeneseeCombinedPK-12288·
LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMoscowElementaryKG-05248·
WEST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMoscowElementaryKG-05240·
POTLATCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPotlatchElementaryPK-06239·
POTLATCH JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLPotlatchHigh07-12209·
MOSCOW CHARTER SCHOOLMoscowElementaryKG-08185·
PALOUSE PRAIRIE CHARTER SCHOOLMoscowElementaryKG-08185·
TROY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTroyElementaryPK-06185·
TROY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLTroyHigh07-12151·
DEARY SCHOOLDearyCombined04-12145·
J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMoscowElementary03-05139·
JULIAETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJuliaettaElementaryPK-06134·
KENDRICK JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLKendrickHigh07-12133·
BOVILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBovillElementaryPK-0360·
PARADISE CREEK REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOLMoscowHigh08-1221·

Cities in Latah County

Moscow9 schoolsPotlatch2 schoolsTroy2 schoolsBovill1 schoolDeary1 schoolGenesee1 schoolJuliaetta1 schoolKendrick1 school

About Latah County

In Idaho, Latah County is a thinly populated county of about 41,049 residents. 18 public schools across the county instructs about 4,163 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,424, roughly 43% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 5% lower than the Idaho median.

For a sense of the school types, Latah County is made up of 10 elementary schools (1,956 students), 1 middle school (500), 5 high schools (1,274), and 2 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Latah County is MOSCOW DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 2,434 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Latah County has decreased 16% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,769 students to 4,024. The school count fell from 19 to 17 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Latah County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Latah County?
Latah County, Idaho has 18 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,163 students.
How many high schools are in Latah County?
Latah County, Idaho has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,274 students.
How many middle schools are in Latah County?
Latah County, Idaho has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 500 students.
How many elementary schools are in Latah County?
Latah County, Idaho has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,956 students.
What is the largest school district in Latah County?
MOSCOW DISTRICT is the largest school district in Latah County, serving approximately 2,434 students. The county contains 7 school districts overall.
How many people live in Latah County?
Latah County has roughly 41,049 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Latah County?
Median household income in Latah County is $65,424, below the Idaho average of $69,041. About 10.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Latah County?
Approximately 43.0% of adults 25 and older in Latah County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Latah County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 30.3% of students in Latah County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Idaho county average of 46.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Latah County schools?
Across Latah County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.5 to 1.

Latah County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data