For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,615 students in 97838, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97838, OR are Desert View Elementary School, Highland Hills Elementary School and Sandstone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97838 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97838, OR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97838, OR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1225 Sw 9th
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6900
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6900
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Highland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Se 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6500
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6500
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Sandstone Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Armand Larive Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1497 Sw 9th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
West Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 Sw 7th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6800
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6800
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Catherine Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6700
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6700
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Rocky Heights Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 W Standard Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6600
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6600
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
2095 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6400
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6400
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 97838, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97838, OR include Desert View Elementary School, Highland Hills Elementary School and Sandstone Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97838?
8 public elementary schools are located in 97838.
What is the racial composition of students in 97838?
97838 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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