For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,698 students in Union County, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Union County, OR are Imbler Charter School, Island City Elementary School and Cove Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Union County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Union County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imbler Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6th & Esther Ave
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-5331
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-5331
Gr: K-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Island City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10201 W 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Cove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Main St
Cove, OR 97824
(541) 568-4424
Cove, OR 97824
(541) 568-4424
Gr: K-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
166 W Dearborn St
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5278
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5278
Gr: K-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
North Powder Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 G St
North Powder, OR 97867
(541) 898-2244
North Powder, OR 97867
(541) 898-2244
Gr: K-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 H Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
La Grande Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1108 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 N Spruce St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Stella Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Division St
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2321
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2321
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Union County, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Union County, OR include Imbler Charter School, Island City Elementary School and Cove Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Union County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Union County include: Central Elementary School vs. Greenwood Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Island City Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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