For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,970 students in 97322, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 56 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 97322, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97322, OR are Timber Ridge School, Oak Elementary School and Three Lakes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97322 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97322, OR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97322, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Timber Ridge School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
373 Timber Ridge St Ne
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 704-1095
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 704-1095
Gr: 3-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Oak Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3610 Oak St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4591
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4591
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Three Lakes High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Periwinkle Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2196 21st Ave Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4600
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4600
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
358 Timber Ridge St Ne
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4565
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4565
Gr: K-3 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3122 Madison St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4575
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4575
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
South Shore Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 Bain St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4604
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4604
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Calapooia Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
830 24th Ave Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4555
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4555
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 19th Ave Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4608
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4608
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
South Albany High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3705 Columbus St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4522
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4522
Gr: 9-12 | 1,466 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Albany Options School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 19th Avenue Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4563
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4563
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97322, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97322, OR include Timber Ridge School, Oak Elementary School and Three Lakes High School.
How many public schools are located in 97322?
12 public schools are located in 97322.
What percentage of students in 97322 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 97322 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97322?
97322 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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