For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 651 students in Wallowa County, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wallowa County, OR are Enterprise Elementary School, Joseph Charter School and Wallowa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wallowa County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wallowa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wallowa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Se 4th St
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-3812
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-3812
Grades: K-6
| 229 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Joseph Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Wm E Williams Ave
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-7311
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-7311
Grades: K-12
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Wallowa Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 First St
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
78976 Imnaha Hwy
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 577-3119
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 577-3119
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
66247 Redmond Grade Ln
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-7600
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-7600
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 W 1st St.
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Wallowa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 East 2nd St
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-5361
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-5361
Grades: K-8
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wallowa County, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wallowa County, OR include Enterprise Elementary School, Joseph Charter School and Wallowa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wallowa County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Wallowa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallowa County?
Wallowa County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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