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Best Harney County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,962 students in Harney County, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Harney County, OR are Fields Elementary School, Burns High School and Crane Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harney County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Harney County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Harney County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fields Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23657 Fields-denio Rd
Fields, OR 97710
(541) 495-2233
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Burns High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2044
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Crane Union High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43277 Crane-venator Ln
Crane, OR 97732
(541) 493-2641
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Frenchglen Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
39235 Hwy 205
Frenchglen, OR 97736
(541) 493-2404
Gr: K-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #55.
Suntex Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
68178 Silver Creek Rd
Riley, OR 97758
(541) 493-2500
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #66.
Diamond Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40524 S Diamond Ln
Diamond, OR 97722
(541) 493-2464
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Burns High Desert Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Henry L Slater Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N Fairview Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-7201
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Hines Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Barnes Ave
Hines, OR 97738
(541) 573-6436
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Drewsey Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
78834 Drewsey Rd
Drewsey, OR 97904
(541) 493-2367
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1111.
Oregon Family School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
43277 Crane Venator Ln
Crane, OR 97732
(971) 241-8694
Gr: K-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Double O Elementary School
60077 Double O Rd
Hines, OR 97738
(541) 493-2400
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe School
1800 W Monroe
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-3066
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Creek Elementary School
79654 Pine Creek Rd
Drewsey, OR 97904
(541) 493-2600
Gr: K-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Harney County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Harney County, OR include Fields Elementary School, Burns High School and Crane Union High School.
How many public schools are located in Harney County?
16 public schools are located in Harney County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harney County?
Harney County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

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