For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,399 students in Canby, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canby, OR are William Knight Elementary School, Howard Eccles Elementary School and Philander Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canby, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canby have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Canby, OR (2026-27)
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.
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: #44.
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%
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 elementary schools in Canby, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canby, OR include William Knight Elementary School, Howard Eccles Elementary School and Philander Lee Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canby?
4 public elementary schools are located in Canby.
What is the racial composition of students in Canby?
Canby public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Canby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Canby include: Philander Lee Elementary School vs. Cecile Trost Elementary School, Cecile Trost Elementary School vs. Philander Lee Elementary School, Howard Eccles Elementary School vs. Cecile Trost Elementary School
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