Public schools in Baker City, OR
12 open public schools with an address in Baker City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,201
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
3
2 virtual
An overview of Baker City public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Baker City, OR: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,201 students, an average of 433 per school. The largest campus is Baker Web Academy (3,066 students), and the largest elementary school is Brooklyn Primary School (249).
Every listed school belongs to Baker SD 5J. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 84% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Baker City
Elementary schools in Baker City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Early Learning Center Baker SD 5J | KG–KG | 97 | 12.3:1 | |
| Brooklyn Primary School Baker SD 5J | 01–03 | 249 | 13.5:1 | |
| Haines Elementary School Baker SD 5J | PK–06 | 140 | 15.3:1 | |
| Keating Elementary School Baker SD 5J | KG–06 | 26 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Baker City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Middle School Baker SD 5J | 07–08 | 226 | 15.2:1 | |
| South Baker Intermediate School Baker SD 5J | 04–06 | 268 | 15.5:1 |
High schools in Baker City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Early College Baker SD 5J · Charter | 09–12 | 534 | — | |
| Baker High School Baker SD 5J | 09–12 | 478 | 16.2:1 | |
| Eagle Cap Innovative Jr/Sr High School Baker SD 5J · Alternative School | 07–12 | 77 | 24.1:1 | |
| Oregon International School Baker SD 5J · Charter | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Baker City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Virtual Academy Baker SD 5J · Virtual | KG–12 | 40 | 32:1 | |
| Baker Web Academy Baker SD 5J · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 3,066 | 25.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.4%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Baker City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,201 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Baker City
How many public schools are in Baker City, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Baker City: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 5,201 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Baker City?
All listed public schools with an address in Baker City belong to Baker SD 5J. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Baker City?
Baker Early College reported the largest high-school enrollment in Baker City, with 534 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Baker City?
Yes. 3 of the 12 public schools in Baker City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Baker Early College, Baker Web Academy, Oregon International School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Baker City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Baker City public schools is 15.4:1, lower than the Oregon school median of 17.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Baker City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Oregon cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Oregon cities