For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,903 students in Pendleton, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pendleton, OR are Mckay Creek Elementary School, Sunridge Middle School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pendleton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pendleton, OR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckay Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1539 Sw 44th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3000
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3000
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Sunridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Sw Runnion Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3416
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3416
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Se Byers Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-5552
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-5552
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3235 Sw Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3050
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3050
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Pendleton, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1308 Sw Emigrant Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
107 Nw 10th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3976
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3976
Gr: 1-2 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950
Gr: 3-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pendleton, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pendleton, OR include Mckay Creek Elementary School, Sunridge Middle School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pendleton?
5 public elementary schools are located in Pendleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton?
Pendleton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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