For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 226 students in Gilliam County, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gilliam County, OR are Arlington Community Charter School and Condon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilliam County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gilliam County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gilliam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Main St
Arlington, OR 97812
(541) 454-2632
Arlington, OR 97812
(541) 454-2632
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Condon Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 S. Washington St.
Condon, OR 97823
(541) 384-2581
Condon, OR 97823
(541) 384-2581
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
Gilliam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Main St
Arlington, OR 97812
(541) 454-2727
Arlington, OR 97812
(541) 454-2727
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gilliam County, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gilliam County, OR include Arlington Community Charter School and Condon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gilliam County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gilliam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilliam County?
Gilliam County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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