For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,420 students in Hood River County, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hood River County, OR are Westside Elementary School, May Street Elementary School and Hood River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hood River County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hood River County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hood River County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3685 Belmont Dr
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1535
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1535
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
May Street Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 10th Street
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2656
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2656
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Hood River Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1602 May St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2114
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2114
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Parkdale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4880 Van Nuys Dr
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041
(541) 352-6255
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041
(541) 352-6255
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Wyeast Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Wy'east Rd
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 354-1548
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 354-1548
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Mid Valley Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3686 Davis Drive
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 354-1691
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 354-1691
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Cascade Locks School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wa-na-pa St
Cascade Locks, OR 97014
(541) 374-8467
Cascade Locks, OR 97014
(541) 374-8467
Gr: K-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hood River County, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hood River County, OR include Westside Elementary School, May Street Elementary School and Hood River Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hood River County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Hood River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hood River County?
Hood River County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hood River County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hood River County include: Westside Elementary School vs. May Street Elementary School, Hood River Middle School vs. Wyeast Middle School, May Street Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School
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