For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 434 students in Colton, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colton, OR are Colton Middle School and Colton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colton, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Colton, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21580 S Schieffer Rd
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2319
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2319
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Colton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30439 S Grays Hill Rd
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3536
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3536
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
30205 S Wall St
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3535
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3535
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Colton, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colton, OR include Colton Middle School and Colton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Colton.
What is the racial composition of students in Colton?
Colton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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