For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,329 students in Morrow County, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morrow County, OR are Heppner Elementary School, Ione Community Charter School and Irrigon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrow County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morrow County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Morrow County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heppner Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 E Standsbury
Heppner, OR 97836
(541) 676-9128
Heppner, OR 97836
(541) 676-9128
Gr: K-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ione Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
445 Spring St
Ione, OR 97843
(541) 422-7131
Ione, OR 97843
(541) 422-7131
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Irrigon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
490 Se Wyoming
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-2421
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-2421
Gr: 4-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Sam Boardman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Sw Wilson Ln
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-7383
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-7383
Gr: K-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
A C Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1105 N Main Ave
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-3321
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-3321
Gr: K-3 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Windy River Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tatone St
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-2526
Boardman, OR 97818
(541) 481-2526
Gr: 4-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Morrow Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 W Columbia Ln
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Morrow County, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morrow County, OR include Heppner Elementary School, Ione Community Charter School and Irrigon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morrow County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Morrow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrow County?
Morrow County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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