Top 10 Best Harney County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 2,854 students in Harney County, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Harney County, OR are Crane Elementary School, Oregon Family School and Fields Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harney County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Harney County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Best Harney County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crane Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
43277 Crane-venator Ln
Crane, OR 97732
(541) 493-2641
Grades: K-8
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Oregon Family School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
43277 Crane Venator Ln
Crane, OR 97732
(971) 241-8694
Grades: K-12
| 796 students
Rank: #33.
Fields Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23657 Fields-denio Rd
Fields, OR 97710
(541) 495-2233
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #44.
Burns High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2044
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #55.
Crane Union High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43277 Crane-venator Ln
Crane, OR 97732
(541) 493-2641
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #66.
Silvies River Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
43277 Crane Venator Ln
Crane, OR 97732
(541) 589-2401
Grades: K-12
| 982 students
Rank: #77.
Frenchglen Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
39235 Hwy 205
Frenchglen, OR 97736
(541) 493-2404
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #88.
Suntex Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
68178 Silver Creek Rd
Riley, OR 97758
(541) 493-2500
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Rank: #99.
Henry L Slater Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N Fairview Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-7201
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1010.
Hines Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Barnes Ave
Hines, OR 97738
(541) 573-6436
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burns Alternative School
Alternative School
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
40524 S Diamond Ln
Diamond, OR 97722
(541) 493-2464
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
60077 Double O Rd
Hines, OR 97738
(541) 493-2400
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
78834 Drewsey Rd
Drewsey, OR 97904
(541) 493-2367
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe School
1800 W Monroe
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-3133
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
79654 Pine Creek Rd
Drewsey, OR 97904
(541) 493-2600
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Harney County, OR

Harney County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
550 N Court St
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2058
Grades: 8
| 97 students
39235 Hwy 205
Frenchglen, OR 97736
(541) 589-2401
Grades: K-12
| 432 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Harney County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Harney County, OR include Crane Elementary School, Oregon Family School and Fields Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harney County, OR?
16 public schools are located in Harney County, OR.
What is the racial composition of students in Harney County, OR?
Harney County, OR public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

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