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Best Marion County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 110 public schools serving 54,188 students in Marion County, OR (there are 39 private schools, serving 5,064 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Marion County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marion County, OR are Evergreen Elementary School, Early College High School and Victor Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Marion County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3727 Cascade Hwy Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Victor Point Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1175 Victor Point Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4987
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Pratum Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8995 Sunnyview Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 184:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Bethany Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11824 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Gr: K-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Sublimity School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
431 Main St
Sublimity, OR 97385
(503) 769-2459
Gr: K-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cloverdale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9666 Parrish Gap Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8050
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Westfield St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5301
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 Church St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6341
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4060 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3198
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Ninety-one School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5811 S Whiskey Hill Rd
Hubbard, OR 97032
(503) 263-7110
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
890 E Marquam St
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 845-6128
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Gr: K-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3513 12th St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Gr: 1-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
Sumpter Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 Rockwood St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7800 School Ave
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8060
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2020.
The Community Roots School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
229 Eureka Ave
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 874-4107
Gr: K-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2121.
Cascade Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10226 Marion Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2222.
Silver Crest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
365 Loar Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4428
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2323.
Eagle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
999a Locust Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2424.
Silverton High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1456 Pine St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Candalaria Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
935 Hansen Ave S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3136
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Schirle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4875 Justice Way S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Valley Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5774 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2828.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20449 Main St Ne
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2691
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2929.
Judson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4512 Jones Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3030.
Cascade Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10226 Marion Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8030
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3131.
Scotts Mills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
805 First St
Scotts Mills, OR 97375
(503) 873-4394
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3232.
Clear Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7425 Meadowglen St N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3138
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3333.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1132 19th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3434.
Aumsville Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
572 N 11th St
Aumsville, OR 97325
(503) 749-8040
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3535.
Gervais High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 E Douglas St
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Marion County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Marion County, OR include Evergreen Elementary School, Early College High School and Victor Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marion County?
116 public schools are located in Marion County.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?

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