For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,030 students in 97850, OR (there are 4 private schools, serving 266 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 97850, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 97850, OR are Island City Elementary School, La Grande High School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97850 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97850, OR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97850, OR Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Island City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10201 W 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
La Grande High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 K Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3301
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3301
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 H Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
La Grande Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1108 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 N Spruce St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: n/an/a
58231 Oregon Hwy 244
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-8801
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-8801
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
97850, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Union County Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10214 Wallowa Lake Hwy
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 963-0920
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 963-0920
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1305 Willow St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3555
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3555
Grades: K-6
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97850, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97850, OR include Island City Elementary School, La Grande High School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97850, OR?
6 public schools are located in 97850, OR.
What percentage of students in 97850, OR go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 97850, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97850, OR?
97850, OR public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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