For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,074 students in Milton Freewater, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Milton Freewater, OR are Gib Olinger Elementary School, Ferndale Elementary School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milton Freewater, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Milton Freewater have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Milton Freewater, OR (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gib Olinger Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 S Mill St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Gr: K-3 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-6611
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-6611
Gr: 4-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Sw 2nd Ave
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Milton Freewater, Oregon ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Gr: 2-3 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
129 Se 15th St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Gr: K-1 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Pleasant View School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
52274 Pleasant View
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Milton Freewater, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Milton Freewater, OR include Gib Olinger Elementary School, Ferndale Elementary School and Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Milton Freewater?
3 public elementary schools are located in Milton Freewater.
What is the racial composition of students in Milton Freewater?
Milton Freewater public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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