For the 2025 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 20% (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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heppner Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 E Standsbury
Heppner, OR 97836
(541) 676-9128
Heppner, OR 97836
(541) 676-9128
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Heppner Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 Nw Morgan St
Heppner, OR 97836
(541) 676-9138
Heppner, OR 97836
(541) 676-9138
Grades: 7-12
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Ione Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
445 Spring St
Ione, OR 97843
(541) 422-7131
Ione, OR 97843
(541) 422-7131
Grades: K-12
| 127 students
Rank: #44.
Irrigon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
490 Se Wyoming
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-2421
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-2421
Grades: 4-6
| 167 students
Rank: #55.
A C Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1105 N Main Ave
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-3321
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-3321
Grades: K-3
| 223 students
Rank: #66.
Sam Boardman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Sw Wilson Ln
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-7383
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-7383
Grades: K-6
| 322 students
Rank: #77.
Riverside Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Boardman Ave
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-2525
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-2525
Grades: 7-12
| 496 students
Rank: #88.
Irrigon Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Wyoming Ave
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-5551
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-5551
Grades: 7-12
| 369 students
Rank: #99.
Morrow Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 W Columbia Ln
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1010.
Windy River Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tatone St
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-2526
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-2526
Grades: 4-6
| 247 students
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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