For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,695 students in Moscow, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Moscow, ID are A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Palouse Prairie Charter School and J Russell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moscow, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Moscow have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Moscow, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A B Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2323 East D Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-0228
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-0228
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
J Russell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
119 North Adams Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2715
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2715
Grades: 3-5
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 South Blaine Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2621
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2621
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #66.
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: n/an/a
510 Home Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Grades: K-2
| 153 students
Moscow, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 elementary schools in Moscow, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Moscow, ID include A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Palouse Prairie Charter School and J Russell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Moscow?
7 public elementary schools are located in Moscow.
What is the racial composition of students in Moscow?
Moscow public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Moscow are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Moscow include: West Park Elementary School vs. A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Moscow Middle School vs. Moscow Charter School, Palouse Prairie Charter School vs. Moscow Charter School
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