For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,392 students in 97502, OR (there are 2 private schools, serving 332 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 97502, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97502, OR are Sams Valley Elementary School, Madrone Trail Public Charter School and Richardson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97502 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97502, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97502, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sams Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14235 Table Rock Rd
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6870
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6870
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Madrone Trail Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3070 N Ross Ln
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 842-3657
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 842-3657
Gr: K-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Pine St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6700
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6700
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Central Point Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 S 4th St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6500
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6500
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Jewett Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Manzanita St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6600
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6600
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Scenic Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 Scenic Ave
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6400
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
655 N 3rd St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6311
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6311
Gr: 9-12 | 1,454 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
600 S 2nd St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6207
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6207
Gr: K-2 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97502, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97502, OR include Sams Valley Elementary School, Madrone Trail Public Charter School and Richardson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97502?
8 public schools are located in 97502.
What percentage of students in 97502 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 97502 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97502?
97502 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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