For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,329 students in Morrow County, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morrow County, OR are Heppner Elementary School, Ione Community Charter School and Irrigon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrow County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morrow County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Morrow County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heppner Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 E Standsbury
Heppner, OR 97836
(541) 676-9128
Heppner, OR 97836
(541) 676-9128
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Ione Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
445 Spring St
Ione, OR 97843
(541) 422-7131
Ione, OR 97843
(541) 422-7131
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Irrigon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
490 Se Wyoming
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-2421
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-2421
Gr: 4-6 | 167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Sam Boardman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Sw Wilson Ln
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-7383
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-7383
Gr: K-6 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
A C Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1105 N Main Ave
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-3321
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-3321
Gr: K-3 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Windy River Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tatone St
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-2526
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-2526
Gr: 4-6 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Morrow Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 W Columbia Ln
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Morrow County, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morrow County, OR include Heppner Elementary School, Ione Community Charter School and Irrigon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morrow County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Morrow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrow County?
Morrow County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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