For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,389 students in 97850, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97850, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97850 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97850, OR have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 97850, OR Public Elementary Schools (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.
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%
97850, 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 97850, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97850, OR include Island City Elementary School, Central Elementary School and La Grande Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97850?
4 public elementary schools are located in 97850.
What is the racial composition of students in 97850?
97850 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).