For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,333 students in Canby, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Canby, OR are William Knight Elementary School, Howard Eccles Elementary School and Baker Prairie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canby, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Canby have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canby, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Knight Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Grant St
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7100
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7100
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Howard Eccles Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
562 Nw 5th Ave
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7120
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7120
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Baker Prairie Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1859 Se Township Rd
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7170
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7170
Gr: 7-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Canby High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 Sw 4th Ave
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7200
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,402 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Philander Lee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 S Ivy
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7150
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7150
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Cecile Trost Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Redwood
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7130
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7130
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Canby, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Canby, OR include William Knight Elementary School, Howard Eccles Elementary School and Baker Prairie Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Canby?
6 public schools are located in Canby.
What is the racial composition of students in Canby?
Canby public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Canby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Canby include: Philander Lee Elementary School vs. Cecile Trost Elementary School, Baker Prairie Middle School vs. Canby High School, Cecile Trost Elementary School vs. Philander Lee Elementary School
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