Best South Gateway Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,768 students in the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem, OR.
The neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem, OR public schools have a diversity score of 0.58, which is less than the Oregon public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Pringle Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5500 Reed Ln Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3178
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Battle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 Waln Dr Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-2062
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5650 Venice St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-5570
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem, OR include Sumpter Elementary School, Pringle Elementary School and Battle Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem?
the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

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