For the 2024-25 school year, there are 111 public schools serving 53,140 students in Marion County, OR (there are 40 private schools, serving 5,305 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, Victor Point Elementary School and Early College High 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marion County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3727 Cascade Hwy Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Grades: K-8
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Victor Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1175 Victor Point Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4987
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4987
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Early College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Pratum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8995 Sunnyview Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
Rank: #55.
Bethany Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11824 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
Rank: #66.
Howard Street Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #77.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Grades: 6-8
| 96 students
Rank: #88.
Sublimity Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
431 Main St
Sublimity, OR 97385
(503) 769-2459
Sublimity, OR 97385
(503) 769-2459
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #99.
Cloverdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9666 Parrish Gap Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8050
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8050
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Morningside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3513 12th St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Ninety-one School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5811 S Whiskey Hill Rd
Hubbard, OR 97032
(503) 263-7110
Hubbard, OR 97032
(503) 263-7110
Grades: K-8
| 423 students
Rank: #1212.
Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4060 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3198
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3198
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1313.
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-12
| 79 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Frontier Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10653 71st Ave Ne
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 744-6441
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 744-6441
Grades: K-12
| 343 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Robert Frost Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Westfield St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5301
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5301
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1616.
Sumpter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Rockwood St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1717.
Cascade Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11463 W Stayton Rd Se
Aumsville, OR 97325
(503) 749-8020
Aumsville, OR 97325
(503) 749-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #1818.
Cascade Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10226 Marion Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8020
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Grades: 1-5
| 131 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Scotts Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 First St
Scotts Mills, OR 97375
(503) 873-4394
Scotts Mills, OR 97375
(503) 873-4394
Grades: K-8
| 165 students
Rank: #2121.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 Church St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6341
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6341
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #2222.
John F Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
890 E Marquam St
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 845-6128
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 845-6128
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Candalaria Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
935 Hansen Ave S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3136
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3136
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Central Howell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8832 Silverton Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4818
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4818
Grades: K-8
| 156 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Turner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 School Ave
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8060
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8060
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Valley Inquiry Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5774 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-7
| 225 students
Rank: #2727.
St. Paul Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20449 Main St Ne
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2691
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2691
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Rank: #2828.
Pringle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5500 Reed Ln Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3178
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3178
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Butte Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37569 S Hwy 213
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 829-6803
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 829-6803
Grades: K-8
| 297 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Clear Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7425 Meadowglen St N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3138
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3138
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Schirle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4875 Justice Way S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Silver Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 Loar Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4428
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4428
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Rank: #3333.
Silverton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1456 Pine St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,238 students
Rank: #3434.
Judson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4512 Jones Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Rank: #3535.
The Community Roots School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
229 Eureka Ave
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 874-4107
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 874-4107
Grades: K-8
| 91 students
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Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21st Century Community Schoolhouse High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
210 Liberty St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
1515 Saginaw St S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Grades: K-2
| 26 students
Barbara Roberts High School And Secondary Programs (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4071 Winema Pl, Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
6580 State St
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Grades: 3-5
| 64 students
10327 River Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Grades: K-1
| 143 students
6425 Fruitland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Grades: K-2
| 69 students
Grant Community Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
5774 Hazel Green Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
7495 Portland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
6023 B St
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8495
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8495
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
4950 Silverton Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
7990 Wheatland Rd North
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
12465 Meridian Rd North
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 634-2421
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 634-2421
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Oregon School For The Blind (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
700 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
2450 Strong Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
6974 Bates Rd South
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
West Salem Language Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 12024
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Grades: K-3
| 115 students
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, Victor Point Elementary School and Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in Marion County?
111 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marion County include: Cloverdale Elementary School vs. Turner Elementary School, Turner Elementary School vs. Cloverdale Elementary School, South Salem High School vs. Sprague High School
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