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4 schools in Burns

Oregon · Public K-12

Burns, Oregon has 4 public K-12 schools in service today, teaching roughly 534 students (an average of 134 per campus).

7-year change in Burns

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
534
-153 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 80%
% Hispanic
11%
was 9%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Burns High Desert AcademyCombinedKG-127
Burns High SchoolHigh09-12215
Henry L Slater Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05297
Monroe SchoolHigh06-1215

About Burns

Public education in Burns, Oregon runs across 4 schools that teaches roughly 534 students. By footprint, Burns sits in the small bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 1 elementary, 2 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 134, noticeably below the state mean of about 418.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 22%: 687 students in SY 2017-18 versus 534 in SY 2024-25. Burns now counts 4 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Burns discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Burns, Oregon?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Burns, with a combined enrollment of about 534.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Burns?
Burns has 1 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Burns?
Henry L Slater Elementary School is the largest public school in Burns by enrollment, with approximately 297 students.
What school districts serve Burns?
Burns is served by 2 public school districts, including Harney County SD 3, ODE YCEP District.
What grade levels do public schools in Burns cover?
Public schools in Burns serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.