For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,727 students in 97838, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97838, OR are Desert View Elementary School, Highland Hills Elementary School and Sandstone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97838 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97838, OR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97838, OR Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1225 Sw 9th
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6900
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6900
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Highland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Se 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6500
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6500
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Sandstone Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Armand Larive Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1497 Sw 9th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
West Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 Sw 7th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6800
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6800
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Catherine Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6700
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6700
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Rocky Heights Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 W Standard Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6600
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6600
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
2095 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6400
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6400
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
97838, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
290 West Punkin Center
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000
Gr: 6-8
Innovative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 97838, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97838, OR include Desert View Elementary School, Highland Hills Elementary School and Sandstone Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97838?
8 public elementary schools are located in 97838.
What is the racial composition of students in 97838?
97838 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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