| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo School District 5 | Echo | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 311 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Helix School District 1 | Helix | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 145 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hermiston School District 8 | Hermiston | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 5,466 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Athena-Weston School District 29J | Adams | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 557 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Pendleton School District 16 | Pendleton | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 3,013 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Stanfield School District 61 | Stanfield | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 525 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Milton-Freewater School District 7 | Milton Freewater | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1,629 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ukiah School District 80 | Ukiah | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 22 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pilot Rock School District 2 | Pilot Rock | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 298 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Umatilla School District 6 | Umatilla | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 1,423 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Umatilla County compares
Together they enroll 13,389 students across 34 schools. The largest is Hermiston School District 8 with 5,466 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Oregon average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Umatilla County, Oregon
Umatilla County has 10 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Umatilla County is Echo School District 5 (9/10). 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 Umatilla County, OR?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Umatilla 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 Umatilla County, OR?
Of the districts serving Umatilla County, Echo School District 5 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th 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.