For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,441 students in La Grande, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Grande, OR are Island City Elementary School, Central Elementary School and La Grande Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Grande, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Grande have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Grande, OR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Island City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10201 W 4th St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3270
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 H Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3500
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
La Grande Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Greenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 N Spruce St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
La Grande, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1305 Willow St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3555
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3555
Grades: K-6
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in La Grande, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Grande, OR include Island City Elementary School, Central Elementary School and La Grande Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Grande?
4 public elementary schools are located in La Grande.
What is the racial composition of students in La Grande?
La Grande public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in La Grande are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in La Grande include: Central Elementary School vs. Greenwood Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Island City Elementary School vs. Greenwood Elementary School
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