Best Harrisburg Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 861 students in Harrisburg, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 69 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Harrisburg, OR are Harrisburg Elementary School, Harrisburg High School and Harrisburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Harrisburg, OR (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
642 Smith St
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6544
Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S 9th St
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6626
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S 6th St
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6551
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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Harrisburg, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
21211 Coburg Rd
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6984
Gr: K-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Harrisburg, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Harrisburg, OR include Harrisburg Elementary School, Harrisburg High School and Harrisburg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Harrisburg?
3 public schools are located in Harrisburg.
What percentage of students in Harrisburg go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

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