For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 3,783 students in Malheur County, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Malheur County, OR are Willowcreek Elementary School, Adrian Elementary School and Annex Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malheur County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Malheur County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Malheur County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willowcreek Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 9th Ave W
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 473-2345
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 473-2345
Gr: 1-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Owyhee St.
Adrian, OR 97901
(541) 372-2337
Adrian, OR 97901
(541) 372-2337
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Annex Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 Annex Rd
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 262-3280
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 262-3280
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
W W Jones Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3513 Arock Rd
Arock, OR 97902
(541) 586-2325
Arock, OR 97902
(541) 586-2325
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Jordan Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 Oregon Ave
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(541) 586-2213
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(541) 586-2213
Gr: K-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Harper Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2987 Harper/westfall Rd
Harper, OR 97906
(541) 358-2473
Harper, OR 97906
(541) 358-2473
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Valley Elem/jr High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28026 Juniper Mountain Road
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(208) 583-2420
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(208) 583-2420
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #88.
Vale Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 E St W
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 473-3291
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 473-3291
Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4744 Pioneer Rd
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 262-3902
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 262-3902
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Nyssa Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 Bower Ave
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-3313
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-3313
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Alameda Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Alameda Dr
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5497
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5497
Gr: K-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1297 W Idaho Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5584
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5584
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Nyssa Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 S 11th St
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-3891
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-3891
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1414.
Four Rivers Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2449 Sw 4th Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-3715
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-3715
Gr: K-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
May Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
590 Nw 8th St
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5379
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5379
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1616.
Cairo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
531 Hwy 20/26
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5745
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5745
Gr: K-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
5855 6th St
Juntura, OR 97911
(541) 277-3261
Juntura, OR 97911
(541) 277-3261
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
804 Adrian Blvd
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-2275
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-2275
Gr: K-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
737 Succor Creek Rd
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(541) 586-2213
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(541) 586-2213
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Malheur County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 119
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(208) 583-2420
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(208) 583-2420
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Malheur County, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Malheur County, OR include Willowcreek Elementary School, Adrian Elementary School and Annex Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Malheur County?
19 public elementary schools are located in Malheur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Malheur County?
Malheur County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Malheur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Malheur County include: Willowcreek Elementary School vs. Vale Elementary School, Vale Elementary School vs. Willowcreek Elementary School, Adrian Elementary School vs. Nyssa Elementary School
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