For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 950 students in Umatilla, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Umatilla, OR are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Umatilla have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Umatilla, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcnary Heights Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Columbia Ave
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6650
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6650
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Clara Brownell Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 7th St
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6625
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6625
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Umatilla, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 7th Street
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Umatilla, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Umatilla, OR include Mcnary Heights Elementary School and Clara Brownell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Umatilla?
2 public elementary schools are located in Umatilla.
What is the racial composition of students in Umatilla?
Umatilla public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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