For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 323 students in 97720, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97720, OR are Burns High Desert Academy, Henry L Slater Elementary School and Monroe School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97720 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97720, OR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97720, OR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burns High Desert Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Henry L Slater Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Fairview Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-7201
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-7201
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W Monroe
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-3066
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-3066
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
97720, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
550 N Court St
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2058
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2058
Grades: 8
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 97720, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97720, OR include Burns High Desert Academy, Henry L Slater Elementary School and Monroe School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97720?
3 public elementary schools are located in 97720.
What is the racial composition of students in 97720?
97720 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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