For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,091 students in Banks, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 137 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Banks, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Banks, OR are Banks High School, Banks Elementary School and Banks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Banks, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Banks have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Banks, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banks High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13050 Nw Main St
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-2281
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Banks Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42350 Nw Trellis Way
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-2772
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-2772
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Banks Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12850 Nw Main St
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-3111
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-3111
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Banks, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Banks, OR include Banks High School, Banks Elementary School and Banks Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Banks?
3 public schools are located in Banks.
What percentage of students in Banks go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Banks are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Banks?
Banks public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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