For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,974 students in 97801, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97801, OR are Mckay Creek Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Sunridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 97801 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97801, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97801, OR ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckay Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1539 Sw 44th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3000
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3000
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Se Byers Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-5552
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-5552
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Sunridge Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Sw Runnion Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3416
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3416
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3235 Sw Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3050
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3050
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
2001 Sw Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-7868
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-7868
Grades: K-12
| 207 students
97801, Oregon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1308 Sw Emigrant Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
107 Nw 10th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3976
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3976
Grades: 1-2
| 122 students
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950
Grades: 3-5
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 97801, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97801, OR include Mckay Creek Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Sunridge Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97801?
5 public elementary schools are located in 97801.
What is the racial composition of students in 97801?
97801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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