Best Burns Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 553 students in Burns, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Burns, OR are Burns High School, Burns High Desert Academy and Henry L Slater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burns, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Burns have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Burns, OR (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burns High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2044
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Burns High Desert Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Henry L Slater Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N Fairview Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-7201
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe School
1800 W Monroe
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-3066
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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Burns, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
550 N Court St
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2058
Gr: 8 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Burns, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Burns, OR include Burns High School, Burns High Desert Academy and Henry L Slater Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burns?
4 public schools are located in Burns.
What is the racial composition of students in Burns?
Burns 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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