For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 553 students in 97720, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in 97720, OR are Burns High School, Burns High Desert Academy and Henry L Slater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97720 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97720, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97720, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burns High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2044
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2044
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Burns High Desert Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Henry L Slater Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Fairview Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-7201
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-7201
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 W Monroe
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-3066
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-3066
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
97720, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
550 N Court St
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2058
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2058
Gr: 8 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97720, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97720, OR include Burns High School, Burns High Desert Academy and Henry L Slater Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97720?
4 public schools are located in 97720.
What is the racial composition of students in 97720?
97720 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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