For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,065 students in Cave Junction, OR (there are 2 private schools, serving 76 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Cave Junction, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cave Junction, OR are Evergreen Elementary School, Illinois Valley High School and Lorna Byrne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cave Junction, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Cave Junction have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cave Junction, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 W River St
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3136
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3136
Gr: K-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Illinois Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 E. River St.
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2116
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2116
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Lorna Byrne Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Junction Ave
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2163
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2163
Gr: 5-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School
Charter School
341 E Cottage Park Dr Ste 2
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 630-4522
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 630-4522
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cave Junction, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Cave Junction, OR include Evergreen Elementary School, Illinois Valley High School and Lorna Byrne Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cave Junction?
4 public schools are located in Cave Junction.
What percentage of students in Cave Junction go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Cave Junction are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cave Junction?
Cave Junction public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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