For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,020 students in La Grande, OR (there are , serving 312 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in La Grande, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in La Grande have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Grande, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Island City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
La Grande High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
708 K Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3301
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 N Spruce St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3580
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
58231 Oregon Hwy 244
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 962-1828
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 962-1828
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
La Grande, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in La Grande, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in La Grande, OR include Island City Elementary School, Central Elementary School and La Grande Middle School.
How many public schools are located in La Grande?
6 public schools are located in La Grande.
What percentage of students in La Grande go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in La Grande are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Grande?
La Grande public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in La Grande are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in La Grande include: La Grande Middle School vs. La Grande High School, Central Elementary School vs. Greenwood Elementary School, Island City Elementary School vs. Greenwood Elementary School
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