Top 5 Best Valley County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,561 students in Valley County, ID (there are 2 private schools, serving 52 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Valley County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%). 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 Mccall-donnelly High School, Payette Lakes Middle School and Barbara R Morgan Elementary 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 59% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 54% 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)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccall-donnelly High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 North Mission Street
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2218
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Payette Lakes Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
111 Samson Trail
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-5994
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Barbara R Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
125 North Samson Trail
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2219
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Cascade Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
209 School Street
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
Rank: #55.
Donnelly Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
327 East Roseberry Road
Donnelly, ID 83615
(208) 325-4433
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #66.
Heartland High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
124 Idaho Street
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-3686
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #77.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
209 School Street
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain Community School
Charter School
Po Box 490
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 697-3345
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Valley County, ID

Valley County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
550 Deinhard Lane
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-4131
Grades: 5-12
| 3 students
Post Office Box 44
Yellow Pine, ID 83677
(208) 633-6666
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Valley County, ID?
How many public schools are located in Valley County, ID?
8 public schools are located in Valley County, ID.
What percentage of students in Valley County, ID go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Valley County, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Valley County, ID?
Valley County, ID 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).

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