For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 917 students in Stayton, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stayton, OR are North Santiam Options Academy, Stayton Elementary School and Stayton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stayton, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stayton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Stayton, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Gr: K-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Stayton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
875 N 3rd
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2336
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2336
Gr: K-3 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Stayton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Shaff Rd
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2198
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2198
Gr: 4-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Stayton, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stayton, OR include North Santiam Options Academy, Stayton Elementary School and Stayton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stayton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Stayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stayton?
Stayton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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