For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,008 students in 97801, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 23 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 97801, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97801, OR are Hawthorne Alternative High School, Mckay Creek Elementary School and Nixyaawii Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97801 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97801, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97801, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Mckay Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1539 Sw 44th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3000
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3000
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Nixyaawii Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Sunridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Sw Runnion Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3416
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3416
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Se Byers Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-5552
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-5552
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3235 Sw Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3050
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3050
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Nw Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
455 Sw 13th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3300
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3300
Gr: PK-K | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97801, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97801, OR include Hawthorne Alternative High School, Mckay Creek Elementary School and Nixyaawii Community School.
How many public schools are located in 97801?
9 public schools are located in 97801.
What percentage of students in 97801 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 97801 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97801?
97801 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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