For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,409 students in Canby, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 4 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Canby, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
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 equal to the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canby, OR (2025)
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 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 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 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 | 1,395 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Canby, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
350 Se 13th Ave
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7140
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7140
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 percentage of students in Canby go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Canby are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canby?
Canby public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon public schools average of 42% (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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