Best Schools in Union County, OR
Union County, OR has 29 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 6,587 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Union County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Union County, OR
The top high schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pilot Rock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pilot Rock Sd 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 155 Students
2. Weston-mcewen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athena-weston Sd 29rj • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
3. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Sd 5 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 170 Students
4. La Grande High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grande Sd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 647 Students
5. Baker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baker Sd 5j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 503 Students
6. Elgin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Sd 23 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students
7. Riverbend High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ode Ycep District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 5 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union County, OR
The top middle schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athena-weston Sd 29rj • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 188 Students
2. La Grande Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grande Sd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 480 Students
3. South Baker Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baker Sd 5j • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 275 Students
4. Baker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baker Sd 5j • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 241 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union County, OR
The top elementary schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haines Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baker Sd 5j • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 146 Students
2. Island City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grande Sd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 286 Students
3. Athena Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athena-weston Sd 29rj • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 139 Students
4. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grande Sd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 419 Students
5. Stella Mayfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Sd 23 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
6. Pilot Rock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pilot Rock Sd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 142 Students
7. Greenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grande Sd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 256 Students
8. Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Sd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 206 Students
9. Brooklyn Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baker Sd 5j • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 279 Students
10. La Grande Adventist Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grande Adventist Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 36 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union County, OR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union County, OR has a total population of 26,196 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union County, OR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Union County, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union County, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union County, OR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Union County, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Union County, OR
How many schools are in Union County, OR?
Union County, OR has 29 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 6,587 students in total.
How do schools in Union County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Union County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Union County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Union County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Union County
7 places in Union County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- La Grande (4)
- Elgin (2)
- Union (2)
- Cove (1)
- Imbler (1)
- Island City (1)
- North Powder (1)
School districts (1)
- La Grande SD 1 (5 schools)