Moscow School District 281, Idaho

Moscow School District 281 is a unified school district in Latah County, Idaho, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 30,024 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 120 sq mi (311 km²) of land.

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Moscow School District 281 in Idaho
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
30,024 ± 477
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Latah County
Land area
120 sq mi (311 km²)
Median household income
$59,914 ± $3,286
Median home value
$382,500 ± $17,430
Water area
0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²)
State
Idaho
Census code (GEOID)
1602220
Coordinates (central point)
46.763786, -116.954788

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Moscow School District 281, largest first

  1. Moscow (city)26,286 people
  2. Viola (CDP)30 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Troy School District 28710 mi east
  2. Palouse School District, Washington12 mi northwest
  3. Pullman School District, Washington12 mi west
  4. Genesee Joint School District 28214 mi south
  5. Potlatch School District 28515 mi northeast
  6. Colton School District, Washington18 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Moscow School District 281. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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