For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,955 students in 97502, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 190 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 97502, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 97502, OR are Sams Valley Elementary School, Madrone Trail Public Charter School and Richardson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97502 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97502, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97502, OR Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sams Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14235 Table Rock Rd
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6870
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6870
Gr: K-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Madrone Trail Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3070 N Ross Ln
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 842-3657
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 842-3657
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Pine St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6700
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6700
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Central Point Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 S 4th St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6500
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6500
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Jewett Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Manzanita St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6600
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6600
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Scenic Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 Scenic Ave
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6400
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
600 S 2nd St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6207
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6207
Gr: K-2 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
97502, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
655 N 3rd St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
655 North 3rd St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
655 N 3rd St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
655 N 3rd St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97502, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97502, OR include Sams Valley Elementary School, Madrone Trail Public Charter School and Richardson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97502?
7 public schools are located in 97502.
What percentage of students in 97502 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 97502 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97502?
97502 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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