For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,628 students in Union County, OR (there are 4 private schools, serving 266 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Union County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Union County, OR are Imbler Charter School, North Powder Charter School and Cove Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Union County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imbler Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6th & Esther Ave
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-5331
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-5331
Grades: K-12
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
North Powder Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 G St
North Powder, OR 97867
(541) 898-2244
North Powder, OR 97867
(541) 898-2244
Grades: K-12
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Cove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
803 Main St
Cove, OR 97824
(541) 568-4424
Cove, OR 97824
(541) 568-4424
Grades: K-12
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Island City Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10201 W 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Stella Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 Division St
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2321
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2321
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
Rank: #66.
La Grande High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 K Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3301
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3301
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 H Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #88.
La Grande Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1108 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #99.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
166 W Dearborn St
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5278
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5278
Grades: K-6
| 188 students
Rank: #1010.
Union High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
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
| 166 students
Rank: #1111.
Elgin High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Birch
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2021
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2021
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
Rank: #1212.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 N Spruce St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #1313.
58231 Oregon Hwy 244
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-8801
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-8801
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Union County Public 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 schools in Union County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Union County, OR include Imbler Charter School, North Powder Charter School and Cove Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Union County, OR?
13 public schools are located in Union County, OR.
What percentage of students in Union County, OR go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Union County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union County, OR?
Union County, OR public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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