For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,657 students in Union County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Union County, OR are Imbler Charter School, Cove Charter School and La Grande Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Union County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imbler Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6th & Esther Ave
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-5331
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-5331
Grades: K-12
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Cove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Main St
Cove, OR 97824
(541) 568-4424
Cove, OR 97824
(541) 568-4424
Grades: K-12
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
La Grande Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1108 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
North Powder Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 G St
North Powder, OR 97867
(541) 898-2244
North Powder, OR 97867
(541) 898-2244
Grades: K-12
| 256 students
Rank: #55.
Union High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 S Main St
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5166
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5166
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
Rank: #66.
Elgin High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Birch
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2021
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2021
Grades: 7-12
| 166 students
Union County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 164
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-2311
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-2311
Grades: K-6
| 147 students
Union County Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10214 Wallowa Lake Hwy
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 963-0920
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 963-0920
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1305 Willow St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3555
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3555
Grades: K-6
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Union County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Union County, OR include Imbler Charter School, Cove Charter School and La Grande Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Union County?
6 public middle schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Union County include: Union High School vs. Cove Charter School, Elgin High School vs. Cove Charter School, Cove Charter School vs. Union High School
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