For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,655 students in Valley County, ID (there are , serving 378 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Valley County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%). Valley County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Idaho.
The top ranked public schools in Valley County, ID are Donnelly Elementary School, Barbara R Morgan Elementary School and Payette Lakes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Valley County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valley County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Donnelly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
327 East Roseberry Road
Donnelly, ID 83615
(208) 325-4433
Donnelly, ID 83615
(208) 325-4433
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Barbara R Morgan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 North Samson Trail
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2219
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2219
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Payette Lakes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 Samson Trail
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-5994
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-5994
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Mccall-donnelly High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 North Mission Street
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2218
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2218
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Cascade Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 School Street
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #66.
Heartland High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Idaho Street
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-3686
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-3686
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #77.
Cascade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Street
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
500 Village Drive
Donnelly, ID 83615
(208) 325-1595
Donnelly, ID 83615
(208) 325-1595
Grades: K-8
| 85 students
Valley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Valley County Juvenile Detention (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
550 Deinhard Lane
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-4131
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-4131
Grades: 5-12
| 3 students
Post Office Box 44
Yellow Pine, ID 83677
(208) 633-6666
Yellow Pine, ID 83677
(208) 633-6666
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Valley County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Valley County, ID include Donnelly Elementary School, Barbara R Morgan Elementary School and Payette Lakes Middle School. Valley County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public schools are located in Valley County?
8 public schools are located in Valley County.
What percentage of students in Valley County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Valley County are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Valley County?
Valley County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Valley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Valley County include: Mccall-donnelly High School vs. Heartland High School
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