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Elgin city, OR

ZIP 97827 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 97827

K-12 nearby
3
Public
3
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 97827 (Elgin, OR) is associated with Athena-Weston School District 29J (LEA 4101660) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 3 K-12 schools (3 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 4.2 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Eastern Oregon University about 21.5 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Athena-Weston School District 29J
LEA ID
4101660
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (11)

  • Eastern Oregon University21.5 miles (34.7 km)4yr-public
  • Walla Walla Community College40.7 miles (65.5 km)4yr-public
  • Whitman College41.6 miles (67.0 km)4yr-private
  • Walla Walla University42.1 miles (67.8 km)4yr-private
  • Blue Mountain Community College47.8 miles (77.0 km)2yr-public
  • Lewis-Clark State College69.8 miles (112.3 km)4yr-public
  • Pacific Northwest Christian College77.4 miles (124.5 km)2yr-private
  • Columbia Basin College77.4 miles (124.5 km)4yr-public
  • Washington State University86.2 miles (138.7 km)4yr-public
  • University of Idaho88.8 miles (143.0 km)4yr-public
  • New Saint Andrews College89.3 miles (143.8 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
Stella Mayfield Elementary Schoolpublic——4.1 miles (6.6 km)
Elgin High Schoolpublic——4.2 miles (6.8 km)
Imbler Charter Schoolpublic——9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 97827

What school district is ZIP code 97827 in?
ZIP 97827 (Elgin, OR) maps to Athena-Weston School District 29J (LEA ID 4101660) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 97827?
US5 lists 3 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 3 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 97827 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 97827 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher12.4%
High school39.0%
Less than HS7.2%
School districtAthena-Weston School District 29J