For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 2,923 students in Latah County, ID. The top-ranked public charter schools in Latah County, ID are Gem Prep Meridian, Gem Prep Meridian North and Palouse Prairie Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latah County, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Latah County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Latah County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gem Prep Meridian
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2750 East Gala Street
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Gr: K-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Gem Prep Meridian North
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5390 North Mcdermott Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 917-9150
Gr: K-11 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Palouse Prairie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
406 Powers Avenue
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3684
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3684
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Gem Prep Pocatello School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4145 Yellowstone Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 238-1388
Gr: K-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Gem Prep Nampa
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Iowa Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Gr: K-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: K-10 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Gem Prep Twin Falls
Charter School
151 Federation Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 735-5646
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 735-5646
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Latah County, ID?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Latah County, ID include Gem Prep Meridian, Gem Prep Meridian North and Palouse Prairie Charter School. Latah County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public charter schools are located in Latah County?
8 public charter schools are located in Latah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Latah County?
Latah County public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Latah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Latah County include: Palouse Prairie Charter School vs. Moscow Charter School, Moscow Charter School vs. Palouse Prairie Charter School
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