For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 776 students in Harrisburg, OR (there are 2 private schools, serving 94 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, OR are Harrisburg Elementary School, Harrisburg High School and Harrisburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harrisburg, OR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
642 Smith St
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6544
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6544
Grades: K-4
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S 9th St
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6626
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6626
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S 6th St
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6551
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6551
Grades: 5-8
| 238 students
Harrisburg, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21211 Coburg Rd
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6984
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6984
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, OR include Harrisburg Elementary School, Harrisburg High School and Harrisburg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Harrisburg?
3 public schools are located in Harrisburg.
What percentage of students in Harrisburg go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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