For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 651 students in Wallowa County, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wallowa County, OR are Enterprise Elementary School, Joseph Charter School and Wallowa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wallowa County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wallowa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Wallowa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Se 4th St
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-3812
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-3812
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Joseph Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Wm E Williams Ave
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-7311
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-7311
Gr: K-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Wallowa Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 First St
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
78976 Imnaha Hwy
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 577-3119
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 577-3119
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
66247 Redmond Grade Ln
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-7600
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-7600
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
315 W 1st St.
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wallowa County, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wallowa County, OR include Enterprise Elementary School, Joseph Charter School and Wallowa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wallowa County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Wallowa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallowa County?
Wallowa County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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