For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,658 students in Union County, OR (there are 4 private schools, serving 312 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Union County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Union County, OR are Imbler Charter School, Island City Elementary School and Cove Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imbler Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6th & Esther Ave
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-5331
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-5331
Gr: K-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Island City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10201 W 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Cove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Main St
Cove, OR 97824
(541) 568-4424
Cove, OR 97824
(541) 568-4424
Gr: K-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
166 W Dearborn St
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5278
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5278
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
North Powder Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 G St
North Powder, OR 97867
(541) 898-2244
North Powder, OR 97867
(541) 898-2244
Gr: K-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 H Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
La Grande Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1108 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3421
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Union High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
540 S Main St
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5166
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5166
Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
La Grande High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
708 K Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3301
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Elgin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Birch
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2021
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2021
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 N Spruce St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Stella Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Division St
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2321
Elgin, OR 97827
(541) 437-2321
Gr: PK-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
58231 Oregon Hwy 244
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 962-1828
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 962-1828
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 164
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-2311
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-2311
Gr: K-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Union County Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10214 Wallowa Lake Hwy
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 963-0920
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 963-0920
Gr: 9-12
1305 Willow St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3555
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3555
Gr: K-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Union County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Union County, OR include Imbler Charter School, Island City Elementary School and Cove Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Union County?
13 public schools are located in Union County.
What percentage of students in Union County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Union County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Union County include: Union High School vs. Cove Charter School, Elgin High School vs. Cove Charter School, Central Elementary School vs. Greenwood Elementary School
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