For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 5,621 students in Klamath County, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Klamath County, OR are Keno Elementary School, Ferguson Elementary School and Gearhart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Klamath County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Klamath County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Klamath County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keno Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11110 Keno-worden Rd
Keno, OR 97627
(541) 883-5055
Keno, OR 97627
(541) 883-5055
Gr: K-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Ferguson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Homedale Rd
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5036
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5036
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Gearhart Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61100 Metler St
Bly, OR 97622
(541) 353-2417
Bly, OR 97622
(541) 353-2417
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1125 Eldorado St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4750
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4750
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Malin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2153 Third St
Malin, OR 97632
(541) 723-2261
Malin, OR 97632
(541) 723-2261
Gr: K-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Gilchrist Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Mountain View Dr
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Gr: K-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Klamath Home Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2856 Eberlein Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-4700
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-4700
Gr: K-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Mclean St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4765
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4765
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Henley Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8227 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5038
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5038
Gr: K-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Madison St
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5060
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5060
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
406 W Second St
Merrill, OR 97633
(541) 798-5723
Merrill, OR 97633
(541) 798-5723
Gr: K-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4856 Clinton Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5058
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5058
Gr: K-6 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Bonanza Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31610 Mission St
Bonanza, OR 97623
(541) 545-6581
Bonanza, OR 97623
(541) 545-6581
Gr: K-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Ponderosa Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2554 Main St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4740
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Joseph Conger Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 California
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4772
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4772
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Chiloquin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
548 2nd Ave
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 783-2338
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 783-2338
Gr: K-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1717.
Stearns Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3641 Crest St
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5063
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5063
Gr: K-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1818.
Falcon Heights
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8205 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Gr: K-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1919.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 E Main St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4754
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4754
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Klamath County, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Klamath County, OR include Keno Elementary School, Ferguson Elementary School and Gearhart Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Klamath County?
19 public elementary schools are located in Klamath County.
What is the racial composition of students in Klamath County?
Klamath County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Klamath County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Klamath County include: Keno Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Stearns Elementary School vs. Shasta Elementary School, Ferguson Elementary School vs. Shasta Elementary School
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