For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,534 students in Milton Freewater, OR (there are , serving 62 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Milton Freewater, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Milton Freewater, OR are Mcloughlin High School, Ferndale Elementary School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milton Freewater, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Milton Freewater have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Milton Freewater, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcloughlin High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 S Main St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5591
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-6611
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-6611
Grades: 4-5
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 Sw 2nd Ave
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Gib Olinger Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 S Mill St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Grades: K-3
| 498 students
Milton Freewater, Oregon 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Grades: 2-3
| 265 students
129 Se 15th St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Grades: K-1
| 254 students
Pleasant View School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
52274 Pleasant View
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Milton Freewater, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Milton Freewater, OR include Mcloughlin High School, Ferndale Elementary School and Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Milton Freewater?
4 public schools are located in Milton Freewater.
What percentage of students in Milton Freewater go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Milton Freewater are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milton Freewater?
Milton Freewater public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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