For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,074 students in 97862, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97862, OR are Ferndale Elementary School, Central Middle School and Gib Olinger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97862 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97862, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97862, OR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 498 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 elementary schools in 97862, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97862, OR include Ferndale Elementary School, Central Middle School and Gib Olinger Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97862?
3 public elementary schools are located in 97862.
What is the racial composition of students in 97862?
97862 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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