For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,547 students in Milton Freewater, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 57 private students). 97% 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, Gib Olinger Elementary School and Ferndale Elementary 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 17% (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 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Milton Freewater, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Gib Olinger Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 S Mill St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Gr: K-3 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | 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
Gr: 4-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Sw 2nd Ave
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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, Gib Olinger Elementary School and Ferndale Elementary 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?
97% 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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