| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arock School District 81 | Arock | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 17 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Adrian School District 61 | Adrian | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 275 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Harper School District 66 | Harper | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 218 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Vale School District 84 | Brogan | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 946 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Nyssa School District 26 | Nyssa | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1,321 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ontario School District 8 | Ontario | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 2,281 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Burnt River School District 30J | Ironside | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 27 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jordan Valley School District 3 | Jordan Valley | Not rated | 62 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Malheur County compares
Together they enroll 5,147 students across 23 schools. The largest is Ontario School District 8 with 2,281 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Oregon average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10. 1 of the 8 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Malheur County, Oregon
Malheur County has 8 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Malheur County is Arock School District 81 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Oregon. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Malheur County, OR?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Malheur County, OR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Malheur County, OR?
Of the districts serving Malheur County, Arock School District 81 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th percentile among Oregon school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Oregon reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Oregon and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Oregon only, never across state lines.