Donnelly Elementary School

With 164 kids enrolled, Donnelly Elementary School (327 East Roseberry Road), a top-performing public elementary school covering grades PK–5, is situated in the picturesque rural community of Donnelly, Idaho. With 77% of students proficient in math and 72% in reading, it outperforms both district and state averages in academic success and ranks #26 out of 359 Idaho primary schools in 2025. With 100% qualified full-time teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, the school guarantees high-quality instruction in a supportive setting. It promotes inclusive learning by enrolling 32% of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and having a minority population of 9.1%.Donnelly Elementary, a school in the McCall-Donnelly Joint School District, is notable for its above-average reading and math competency, which successfully prepares pupils for college.

A $250K federal grant was awarded to the City of Donnelly for the Roseberry Road Pathway, which is located close to Donnelly Elementary School. Connecting communities west of Highway 55 to the school area is the goal of this paved walkway. Given the increased construction expenses (about $400K), officials may decide to change the project's scope or look for additional funding before the summer of 2026.