For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 2,159 students in Malheur County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Malheur County, OR are Willowcreek Elementary School, Adrian Elementary School and Vale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malheur County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Malheur County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle 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.
Vale Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Viking Dr
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 473-0241
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 473-0241
Gr: 7-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #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.
Jordan Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Bassett
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(541) 586-2213
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(541) 586-2213
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Ontario Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
573 Sw 2nd Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5377
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5377
Gr: 7-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: 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 middle schools in Malheur County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Malheur County, OR include Willowcreek Elementary School, Adrian Elementary School and Vale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Malheur County?
14 public middle schools are located in Malheur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Malheur County?
Malheur County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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