For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 5,721 students in Malheur County, OR (there are , serving 44 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Malheur County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Malheur County, OR are Willowcreek Elementary School, Vale High School and Adrian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malheur County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Malheur County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Malheur County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willowcreek Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 9th Ave W
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 473-2345
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 473-2345
Grades: 1-8
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Vale High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Viking Dr
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 473-3181
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 473-3181
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Owyhee St.
Adrian, OR 97901
(541) 372-2337
Adrian, OR 97901
(541) 372-2337
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Rank: #44.
Nyssa High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
824 Adrian Blvd
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-2287
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Vale Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Viking Dr
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 473-0241
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 473-0241
Grades: 7-8
| 146 students
Rank: #66.
Annex Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 Annex Rd
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 262-3280
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 262-3280
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
Rank: #77.
W W Jones Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3513 Arock Rd
Arock, OR 97902
(541) 586-2325
Arock, OR 97902
(541) 586-2325
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #88.
Jordan Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 Oregon Ave
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(541) 586-2213
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(541) 586-2213
Grades: K-6
| 26 students
Rank: #99.
Harper Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2987 Harper/westfall Rd
Harper, OR 97906
(541) 358-2473
Harper, OR 97906
(541) 358-2473
Grades: K-12
| 250 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Adrian High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Owyhee St
Adrian, OR 97901
(541) 372-2335
Adrian, OR 97901
(541) 372-2335
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Jordan Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Bassett
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(541) 586-2213
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(541) 586-2213
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1212.
Pleasant Valley Elem/jr High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28026 Juniper Mountain Road
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(208) 583-2420
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(208) 583-2420
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Rank: #1313.
Ontario High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1115 W Idaho Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5309
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5309
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #1414.
Vale Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 E St W
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 473-3291
Vale, OR 97918
(541) 473-3291
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #1515.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4744 Pioneer Rd
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 262-3902
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 262-3902
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
Rank: #1616.
Nyssa Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 Bower Ave
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-3313
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-3313
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #1717.
Alameda Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Alameda Dr
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5497
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5497
Grades: K-6
| 339 students
Rank: #1818.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1297 W Idaho Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5584
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5584
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #1919.
Ontario Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
573 Sw 2nd Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5377
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5377
Grades: 7-8
| 333 students
Rank: #2020.
Nyssa Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 S 11th St
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-3891
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-3891
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: #2121.
Four Rivers Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2449 Sw 4th Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-3715
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-3715
Grades: K-12
| 362 students
Rank: #2222.
May Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
590 Nw 8th St
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5379
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5379
Grades: K-6
| 348 students
Rank: #2323.
Cairo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
531 Hwy 20/26
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5745
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-5745
Grades: K-5
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
5855 6th St
Juntura, OR 97911
(541) 277-3261
Juntura, OR 97911
(541) 277-3261
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
804 Adrian Blvd
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-2275
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-2275
Grades: K-12
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
737 Succor Creek Rd
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(541) 586-2213
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(541) 586-2213
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Malheur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 119
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(208) 583-2420
Jordan Valley, OR 97910
(208) 583-2420
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Malheur County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Malheur County, OR include Willowcreek Elementary School, Vale High School and Adrian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Malheur County?
26 public schools are located in Malheur County.
What percentage of students in Malheur County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Malheur County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Malheur County?
Malheur County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Malheur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Malheur County include: Willowcreek Elementary School vs. Vale Elementary School, Vale Elementary School vs. Willowcreek Elementary School, Nyssa Elementary School vs. Vale High School
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