For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,098 students in Milton Freewater, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Milton Freewater, OR are Gib Olinger Elementary School, Ferndale Elementary School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milton Freewater, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Milton Freewater have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Milton Freewater, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gib Olinger Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 S Mill St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Gr: K-3 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-6611
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-6611
Gr: 4-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Sw 2nd Ave
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Milton Freewater, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Milton Freewater, OR include Gib Olinger Elementary School, Ferndale Elementary School and Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Milton Freewater?
3 public elementary schools are located in Milton Freewater.
What is the racial composition of students in Milton Freewater?
Milton Freewater public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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