For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,446 students in Hermiston, OR (there are 2 private schools, serving 112 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hermiston, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hermiston, OR are Highland Hills Elementary School, Desert View Elementary School and Sandstone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hermiston, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Hermiston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hermiston, OR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Se 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6500
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6500
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1225 Sw 9th
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6900
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6900
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Sandstone Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Catherine Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6700
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6700
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #55.
Armand Larive Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1497 Sw 9th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 781 students
Rank: #66.
Rocky Heights Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 W Standard Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6600
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6600
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
West Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 Sw 7th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6800
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6800
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #88.
Hermiston High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,697 students
Hermiston, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
290 West Punkin Center
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Innovative Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hermiston, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Hermiston, OR include Highland Hills Elementary School, Desert View Elementary School and Sandstone Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hermiston, OR?
8 public schools are located in Hermiston, OR.
What percentage of students in Hermiston, OR go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hermiston, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hermiston, OR?
Hermiston, OR public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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