For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 230 students in Union County, OR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Union County, OR is Stella Mayfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, OR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Union County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Union County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
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 preschools in Union County, OR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Union County, OR include Stella Mayfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Union County?
1 public preschools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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