For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,331 students in Baker County, OR (there are 2 private schools, serving 121 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Baker County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Baker County, OR are Haines Elementary School, Baker Web Academy and Baker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baker County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Baker County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Baker County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 School St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2400
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Baker Web Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2725 7th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2300
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2300
Grades: K-12
| 2,377 students
Rank: #33.
Baker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2320 Washington Ave
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2500
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Burnt River School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S 1st Ave
Unity, OR 97884
(541) 446-3336
Unity, OR 97884
(541) 446-3336
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Eagle Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 North Main St
Halfway, OR 97834
(541) 742-2811
Halfway, OR 97834
(541) 742-2811
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle Cap Innovative Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2725 Seventh St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: #77.
Keating Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41964 Miles Bridge Rd
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-2377
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-2377
Grades: K-6
| 19 students
Rank: #88.
Brooklyn Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Washington St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2450
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2450
Grades: 1-3
| 279 students
Rank: #99.
South Baker Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1285 Third St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2350
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2350
Grades: 4-6
| 275 students
Rank: #1010.
Baker High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 E St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2600
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #1111.
Huntington School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 3rd St E
Huntington, OR 97907
(541) 869-2204
Huntington, OR 97907
(541) 869-2204
Grades: K-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baker Early Learning Center
Magnet School
2725 7th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Grades: K
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baker Virtual Academy
Magnet School
2090 4th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2260
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2260
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oregon International School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2500 E St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Baker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baker County Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
914 Front St
Haines, OR 97833
(541) 856-3440
Haines, OR 97833
(541) 856-3440
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
2725 Seventh St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-4461
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-4461
Grades: K-6
| 291 students
375 North Main St
Halfway, OR 97834
(541) 742-2811
Halfway, OR 97834
(541) 742-2811
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
42008 Moody Rd
Richland, OR 97870
(541) 893-6151
Richland, OR 97870
(541) 893-6151
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baker County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Baker County, OR include Haines Elementary School, Baker Web Academy and Baker Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Baker County?
14 public schools are located in Baker County.
What percentage of students in Baker County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Baker County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Baker County?
Baker County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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