Best 97523 Oregon Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 727 students in 97523, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97523, OR are Evergreen Elementary School and Lorna Byrne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97523 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97523, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 42% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97523, OR Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
520 W River St
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3136
Gr: K-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lorna Byrne Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 S Junction Ave
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2163
Gr: 5-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 97523, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97523, OR include Evergreen Elementary School and Lorna Byrne Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97523?
2 public elementary schools are located in 97523.
What is the racial composition of students in 97523?
97523 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

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