For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,192 students in Valley County, ID. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Valley County, ID are Payette Lakes Middle School, Barbara R Morgan Elementary School and Donnelly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley County, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Valley County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Valley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payette Lakes Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 Samson Trail
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-5994
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-5994
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Barbara R Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 North Samson Trail
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2219
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2219
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Donnelly Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
327 East Roseberry Road
Donnelly, ID 83615
(208) 325-4433
Donnelly, ID 83615
(208) 325-4433
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Cascade Jr/sr High 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
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Street
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain Community School
Charter School
500 Village Drive
Donnelly, ID 83615
(208) 325-1595
Donnelly, ID 83615
(208) 325-1595
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Valley County, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Valley County, ID include Payette Lakes Middle School, Barbara R Morgan Elementary School and Donnelly Elementary School. Valley County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public elementary schools are located in Valley County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley County?
Valley County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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