For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,667 students in Baker County, OR (there are 2 private schools, serving 121 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Baker County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Baker County, OR are Haines Elementary School, Burnt River School and Baker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baker County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Baker County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Baker County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 School St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2400
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2400
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Burnt River School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S 1st Ave
Unity, OR 97884
(541) 446-3336
Unity, OR 97884
(541) 446-3336
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2320 Washington Ave
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2500
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Pine Eagle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
375 North Main St
Halfway, OR 97834
(541) 742-2811
Halfway, OR 97834
(541) 742-2811
Gr: K-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Baker Web Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2725 7th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2300
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2300
Gr: K-12 | 2,676 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Eagle Cap Innovative Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2725 Seventh St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Keating Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41964 Miles Bridge Rd
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-2377
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-2377
Gr: K-6 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
South Baker Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1285 Third St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2350
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2350
Gr: 4-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Brooklyn Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Washington St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2450
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2450
Gr: 1-3 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Baker High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 E St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2600
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Huntington School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 3rd St E
Huntington, OR 97907
(541) 869-2204
Huntington, OR 97907
(541) 869-2204
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
2725 7th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Gr: K | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
2090 4th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2260
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2260
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Oregon International School
Charter School
2500 E St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Gr: 9-12
Baker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baker County Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
914 Front St
Haines, OR 97833
(541) 856-3440
Haines, OR 97833
(541) 856-3440
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
2725 Seventh St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-4461
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-4461
Gr: K-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
42008 Moody Rd
Richland, OR 97870
(541) 893-6151
Richland, OR 97870
(541) 893-6151
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baker County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Baker County, OR include Haines Elementary School, Burnt River School and Baker Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Baker County?
14 public schools are located in Baker County.
What percentage of students in Baker County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Baker County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Baker County?
Baker County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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