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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Umatilla County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 13,316 students in Umatilla County, OR (there are 5 private schools, serving 209 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Umatilla County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Umatilla County, OR are Desert View Elementary School, Ukiah Charter School and Echo School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Umatilla County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Umatilla County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Umatilla County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1225 Sw 9th
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6900
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Ukiah Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Hill St
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Echo School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 E Gerone St
Echo, OR 97826
(541) 376-8436
Gr: PK-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Helix Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 Main
Helix, OR 97835
(541) 457-2175
Gr: K-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Highland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Se 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6500
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Mckay Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1539 Sw 44th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3000
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Weston-mcewen High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
540 E Main St
Athena, OR 97813
(541) 566-3555
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Stanfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1120 N Main St
Stanfield, OR 97875
(541) 449-3305
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Weston Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 E Wallace
Weston, OR 97886
(541) 566-3548
Gr: 4-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Sandstone Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Armand Larive Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1497 Sw 9th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Nixyaawii Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Sunridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Sw Runnion Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3416
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Se Byers Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-5552
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1616.
West Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Sw 7th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6800
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1717.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3235 Sw Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3050
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1818.
Athena Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
375 S 5th St
Athena, OR 97813
(541) 566-3581
Gr: PK-3 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1919.
Pilot Rock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Vern Mcgowan Dr
Pilot Rock, OR 97868
(541) 443-2361
Gr: K-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2020.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Nw Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Catherine Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6700
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2222.
Stanfield Secondary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 N Main
Stanfield, OR 97875
(541) 449-3851
Gr: 6-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
Hermiston High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
Rocky Heights Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 W Standard Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6600
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2525.
Mcloughlin High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 S Main St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5591
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2626.
Gib Olinger Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 S Mill St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Gr: K-3 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2727.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-6611
Gr: 4-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2828.
Central Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
306 Sw 2nd Ave
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2929.
Pilot Rock High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Ne Cherry St
Pilot Rock, OR 97868
(541) 443-2671
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3030.
Mcnary Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Columbia Ave
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6650
Gr: K-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3131.
Clara Brownell Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 7th St
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6625
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Loma Vista Elementary School
2095 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6400
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Pendleton Early Learning Center
455 Sw 13th St
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 Umatilla County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Umatilla County, OR include Desert View Elementary School, Ukiah Charter School and Echo School.
How many public schools are located in Umatilla County?
35 public schools are located in Umatilla County.
What percentage of students in Umatilla County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Umatilla County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Umatilla County?
Umatilla County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Umatilla County are often viewed compared to one another?

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