For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 601 students in Harrisburg, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, OR are Harrisburg Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harrisburg, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
642 Smith St
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6544
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6544
Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S 6th St
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6551
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6551
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, OR include Harrisburg Elementary School and Harrisburg Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harrisburg?
2 public elementary schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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