For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 2,030 students in Wheeler County, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, OR are Mitchell School and Spray School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wheeler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Spray School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Park Ave
Spray, OR 97874
(541) 468-2226
Spray, OR 97874
(541) 468-2226
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, OR include Mitchell School and Spray School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wheeler County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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