For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 447 students in 97844, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97844, OR are Irrigon Elementary School, A C Houghton Elementary School and Morrow Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97844 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97844, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97844, OR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
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 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
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 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 97844, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97844, OR include Irrigon Elementary School, A C Houghton Elementary School and Morrow Education Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97844?
3 public elementary schools are located in 97844.
What is the racial composition of students in 97844?
97844 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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