Top 10 Best Jefferson County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,755 students in Jefferson County, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OR are Ashwood Elementary School, Bridges High School and Big Muddy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ashwood Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18624 Ne Main
Ashwood, OR 97711
(541) 489-3297
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bridges High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Big Muddy Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Muddy Road
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Black Butte Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25745 Sw Forest Service Road 1
Camp Sherman, OR 97730
(541) 595-6203
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: #55.
Culver High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Fifth St
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #66.
Buff Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Se Buff St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-2457
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #77.
Culver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 West E St
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-6861
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #88.
Metolius Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Butte Ave Sw
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 546-3104
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson County Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 Se Kemper Way
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #1010.
Culver Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
218 West F St
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: #1111.
Madras High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
390 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: #1212.
Terrebonne Community School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1199 B Ave
Terrebonne, OR 97760
(541) 923-4856
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1313.
Madras Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-3520
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #1414.
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Chukar Road
Warm Springs, OR 97761
(541) 553-1128
Grades: K-8
| 509 students
Rank: n/an/a
509j On-line
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Grades: K-8
| 144 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OR include Ashwood Elementary School, Bridges High School and Big Muddy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County, OR?
15 public schools are located in Jefferson County, OR.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, OR?
Jefferson County, OR public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

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