For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,490 students in Ashland, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ashland, OR are Helman Elementary School, Trails Outdoor School and Ashland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ashland, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
705 Helman St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5620
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5620
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Trails Outdoor School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
158 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8577
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8577
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1611
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1611
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Bellview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 Tolman Creek Rd
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1310
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1310
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #55.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
364 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1516
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1516
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #66.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15337 Hwy 66
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1910
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1910
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Ashland, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
265 N Main St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-3616
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-3616
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
320 Beach St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-2416
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-2416
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Southern Oregon Cstc Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1836 Fremont St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5792
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5792
Grades: 2-6
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ashland, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ashland, OR include Helman Elementary School, Trails Outdoor School and Ashland Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ashland?
6 public elementary schools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ashland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ashland include: Walker Elementary School vs. Helman Elementary School, Trails Outdoor School vs. Helman Elementary School, Bellview Elementary School vs. Helman Elementary School
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