Best Morrow County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,349 students in Morrow County, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Morrow County, OR are Heppner Elementary School, Heppner Junior/senior High School and Ione Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrow County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Morrow County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Morrow County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heppner Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
235 E Standsbury
Heppner, OR 97836
(541) 676-9128
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Heppner Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
710 Nw Morgan St
Heppner, OR 97836
(541) 676-9138
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Ione Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
445 Spring St
Ione, OR 97843
(541) 422-7131
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Irrigon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
490 Se Wyoming
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-2421
Gr: 4-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Sam Boardman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Sw Wilson Ln
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-7383
Gr: K-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
A C Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 N Main Ave
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-3321
Gr: K-3 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Riverside Junior/senior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Boardman Ave
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-2525
Gr: 7-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Irrigon Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
315 E Wyoming Ave
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-5551
Gr: 7-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Windy River Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Tatone St
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-2526
Gr: 4-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Morrow Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 W Columbia Ln
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Morrow County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Morrow County, OR include Heppner Elementary School, Heppner Junior/senior High School and Ione Community Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Morrow County?
10 public schools are located in Morrow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrow County?
Morrow County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

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