📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 10 Rated Districts in Umatilla County, OR
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Echo School District 5 | Echo | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #2 | Helix School District 1 | Helix | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #3 | Hermiston School District 8 | Hermiston | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #4 | Athena-Weston School District 29J | Athena | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #5 | Pendleton School District 16 | Pendleton | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #6 | Stanfield School District 61 | Stanfield | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #7 | Milton-Freewater School District 7 | Milton-Freewater | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #8 | Ukiah School District 80 | Ukiah | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #9 | Pilot Rock School District 2 | Pilot Rock | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
| #10 | Umatilla School District 6 | Umatilla | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in Umatilla County, Oregon (2026)
This page lists the 10 public school districts headquartered in Umatilla County, Oregon that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Oregon, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Umatilla County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Umatilla County, Oregon? ▼
Among the 10 rated districts in Umatilla County, Oregon, the highest-rated is Echo School District 5 (Echo), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 87th percentile of Oregon districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Oregon and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.