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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Klamath County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 9,558 students in Klamath County, OR (there are 7 private schools, serving 701 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Klamath County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Klamath County, OR are Henley High School, Keno Elementary School and Ferguson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Klamath County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Klamath County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Klamath County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8245 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Keno Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11110 Keno-worden Rd
Keno, OR 97627
(541) 883-5055
Gr: K-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Ferguson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 Homedale Rd
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5036
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Gearhart Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
61100 Metler St
Bly, OR 97622
(541) 353-2417
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1125 Eldorado St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4750
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Malin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2153 Third St
Malin, OR 97632
(541) 723-2261
Gr: K-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Lost River High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23330 Hwy 50
Merrill, OR 97633
(541) 798-5666
Gr: 7-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Mazama High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3009 Summers Ln
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5024
Gr: 9-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Gilchrist Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Mountain View Dr
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Gr: K-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Klamath Home Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2856 Eberlein Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-4700
Gr: K-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Mclean St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4765
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Henley Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8227 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5038
Gr: K-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1951 Madison St
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5060
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
406 W Second St
Merrill, OR 97633
(541) 798-5723
Gr: K-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4856 Clinton Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5058
Gr: K-6 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Eagle Ridge New Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
677 South 7th St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 884-7627
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Henley Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7925 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5050
Gr: 7-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1818.
Bonanza Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31610 Mission St
Bonanza, OR 97623
(541) 545-6581
Gr: K-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1919.
Ponderosa Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2554 Main St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2020.
Bonanza Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31610 Mission St
Bonanza, OR 97623
(541) 545-6581
Gr: 7-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2121.
Klamath Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Monclaire St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4710
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2222.
Joseph Conger Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 California
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4772
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2323.
Brixner Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4727 Homedale Rd
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5025
Gr: 7-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2424.
Chiloquin High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Elm St
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 783-2321
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2525.
Chiloquin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
548 2nd Ave
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 783-2338
Gr: K-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2626.
Stearns Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3641 Crest St
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5063
Gr: K-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2727.
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Mountain View Dr
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2828.
Falcon Heights
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8205 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Gr: K-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2929.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 E Main St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4754
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Klamath County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Klamath County, OR include Henley High School, Keno Elementary School and Ferguson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Klamath County?
30 public schools are located in Klamath County.
What percentage of students in Klamath County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Klamath County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Klamath County?
Klamath County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Klamath County are often viewed compared to one another?

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