For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,240 students in Latah County, ID. The top-ranked public preschools in Latah County, ID are A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Troy Elementary School and Genesee School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latah County, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Latah County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Latah County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Trojan Drive
Troy, ID 83871
(208) 835-4261
Troy, ID 83871
(208) 835-4261
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Bovill Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 3rd Avenue
Bovill, ID 83806
(208) 826-3314
Bovill, ID 83806
(208) 826-3314
Gr: PK-3 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Juliaetta Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 4th Street
Juliaetta, ID 83535
(208) 276-3422
Juliaetta, ID 83535
(208) 276-3422
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Potlatch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Elm Street
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1331
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1331
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Latah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 98
Genesee, ID 83832
(208) 285-1162
Genesee, ID 83832
(208) 285-1162
Gr: 7-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Renaissance Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1029 S Meadow St
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 892-3773
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 892-3773
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 2%
510 Home Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Latah County, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Latah County, ID include A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Troy Elementary School and Genesee School. Latah County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public preschools are located in Latah County?
6 public preschools are located in Latah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Latah County?
Latah County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Latah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Latah County include: Troy Elementary School vs. A B Mcdonald Elementary School
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