For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,657 students in Union County, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Union County, OR are Imbler Charter School, Cove Charter School and North Powder Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Union County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Union County (2026)
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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%
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 middle schools in Union County, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Union County, OR include Imbler Charter School, Cove Charter School and North Powder Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Union County?
6 public middle schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Union County include: Union High School vs. Cove Charter School, Elgin High School vs. Cove Charter School, Imbler Charter School vs. Cove Charter School
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