For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,534 students in 97862, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 96% 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, Gib Olinger Elementary School and Ferndale Elementary 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 17% (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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97862, OR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Gib Olinger Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 S Mill St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Gr: K-3 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | 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
Gr: 4-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Sw 2nd Ave
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
97862, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Gr: 2-3 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
129 Se 15th St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Gr: K-1 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Pleasant View School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
52274 Pleasant View
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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, Gib Olinger Elementary School and Ferndale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97862?
4 public schools are located in 97862.
What percentage of students in 97862 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 97862 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97862?
97862 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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