For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,608 students in 97862, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 57 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 97862, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 97862, OR are Mcloughlin High School, Ferndale Elementary School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97862 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97862, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97862, OR Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcloughlin High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 S Main St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5591
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-6611
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-6611
Grades: 4-5
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 Sw 2nd Ave
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Gib Olinger Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 S Mill St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Grades: K-3
| 501 students
97862, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Grades: 2-3
| 265 students
129 Se 15th St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Grades: K-1
| 254 students
Pleasant View School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
52274 Pleasant View
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97862, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97862, OR include Mcloughlin High School, Ferndale Elementary School and Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 97862, OR?
4 public schools are located in 97862, OR.
What percentage of students in 97862, OR go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 97862, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97862, OR?
97862, OR public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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