For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 692 students in Clatskanie, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Clatskanie, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Clatskanie, OR are Mist Elementary School, Clatskanie Elementary School and Clatskanie Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clatskanie, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Clatskanie have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clatskanie, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mist Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
69163 Hwy 47
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486
Gr: K-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Clatskanie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 S Nehalem St
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2191
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2191
Gr: K-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Clatskanie Middle/high School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
471 Sw Bel Air Dr
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2146
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2146
Gr: 7-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clatskanie, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Clatskanie, OR include Mist Elementary School, Clatskanie Elementary School and Clatskanie Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Clatskanie?
3 public schools are located in Clatskanie.
What percentage of students in Clatskanie go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Clatskanie are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clatskanie?
Clatskanie public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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