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 11% (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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Umatilla High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 7th St
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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 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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