For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,208 students in Mccall, ID (there are , serving 345 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Mccall, ID are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%). Mccall has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Idaho.
The top-ranked public schools in Mccall, 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.
Mccall, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mccall have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mccall, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccall-donnelly High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 North Mission Street
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2218
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2218
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
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 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Heartland High School
Alternative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Mccall, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Valley County Juvenile Detention (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
550 Deinhard Lane
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-4131
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-4131
Gr: 5-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mccall, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Mccall, ID include Mccall-donnelly High School, Payette Lakes Middle School and Barbara R Morgan Elementary School. Mccall has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public schools are located in Mccall?
4 public schools are located in Mccall.
What percentage of students in Mccall go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Mccall are educated in public schools (compared to the ID state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mccall?
Mccall public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mccall are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mccall include: Mccall-donnelly High School vs. Heartland High School
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