Public schools in Moscow, ID
8 open public schools with an address in Moscow, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,480
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Moscow public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Moscow, ID: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,480 students, an average of 310 per school. The largest campus is Moscow High School (760 students), and the largest elementary school is A B McDonald Elementary School (341).
Moscow District operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 27% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Moscow
Elementary schools in Moscow
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A B McDonald Elementary School Moscow District | PK–05 | 341 | 15:1 | |
| Lena Whitmore Elementary School Moscow District | KG–05 | 248 | 13.3:1 | |
| Moscow Charter School Moscow District · Charter | KG–08 | 185 | 15.9:1 | |
| Palouse Prairie Charter School Palouse Prairie Educational Organization Inc. · Charter | KG–08 | 185 | 15.4:1 | |
| West Park Elementary School Moscow District | KG–05 | 240 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Moscow
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Middle School Moscow District | 06–08 | 500 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Moscow
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow High School Moscow District | 09–12 | 760 | 16.8:1 | |
| Paradise Creek Regional High School Moscow District · Alternative School | 08–12 | 21 | 7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83%
- Hispanic5.5%
- Black1.4%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Moscow schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,480 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Moscow
How many public schools are in Moscow, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Moscow: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,480 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Moscow?
Schools with an address in Moscow belong to 2 education agencies, led by Moscow District (7 schools), Palouse Prairie Educational Organization Inc. (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Moscow?
Moscow High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Moscow, with 760 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Moscow?
Yes. 2 of the 8 public schools in Moscow are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Moscow Charter School, Palouse Prairie Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Moscow schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Moscow public schools is 14.6:1, lower than the Idaho school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Moscow guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Idaho cities