For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,247 students in Hood River, OR (there are , serving 308 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Hood River, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hood River, OR are Westside Elementary School, May Street Elementary School and Hood River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hood River, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Hood River have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hood River, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3685 Belmont Dr
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1535
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1535
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
May Street Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 10th Street
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2656
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2656
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Hood River Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1602 May St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2114
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2114
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Hood River Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 Indian Creek Rd
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-4500
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,160 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Wyeast Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Wy'east Rd
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 354-1548
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 354-1548
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Mid Valley Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3686 Davis Drive
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 354-1691
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 354-1691
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Hood River, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3685 Belmont Dr
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1535
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1535
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
2405 Eastside Rd
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-4919
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-4919
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hood River, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Hood River, OR include Westside Elementary School, May Street Elementary School and Hood River Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hood River?
6 public schools are located in Hood River.
What percentage of students in Hood River go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Hood River are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hood River?
Hood River public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hood River are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hood River include: Hood River Middle School vs. Wyeast Middle School, Westside Elementary School vs. May Street Elementary School, Wyeast Middle School vs. Hood River Middle School
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