For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,428 students in Umatilla, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Umatilla, OR are Umatilla High School, Mcnary Heights Elementary School and Clara Brownell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Umatilla, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Umatilla have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Umatilla, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Umatilla High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 7th St
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Mcnary Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Columbia Ave
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6650
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6650
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Clara Brownell Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 7th St
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6625
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6625
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Umatilla, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Umatilla, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Umatilla, OR include Umatilla High School, Mcnary Heights Elementary School and Clara Brownell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Umatilla?
3 public schools are located in Umatilla.
What is the racial composition of students in Umatilla?
Umatilla public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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