For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,281 students in Curry County, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Curry County, OR are Driftwood Elementary School, Riley Creek Elementary School and Kalmiopsis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Curry County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Curry County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Curry County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Driftwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Oregon St
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 332-2712
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 332-2712
Gr: K-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Riley Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
94350 6th St
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6604
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6604
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Kalmiopsis Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Easy St
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7417
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7417
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Azalea Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 Pacific Ave
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7427
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7427
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Curry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
03925 Cougar Ln
Agness, OR 97406
(541) 247-7896
Agness, OR 97406
(541) 247-7896
Gr: K-5 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
48241 Hwy 101
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2326
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2326
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Gold Beach Technology Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
29516 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Gr: 9-12
Upper Chetco Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
99603 N Bank Chetco River Rd
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 412-9072
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 412-9072
Gr: 1-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
564 Fern St (mail)
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2509
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2509
Gr: 5 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Curry County, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Curry County, OR include Driftwood Elementary School, Riley Creek Elementary School and Kalmiopsis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Curry County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Curry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Curry County?
Curry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Curry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Curry County include: Azalea Middle School vs. Riley Creek Elementary School, Kalmiopsis Elementary School vs. Driftwood Elementary School, Driftwood Elementary School vs. Riley Creek Elementary School
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