For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 482 students in 97119, OR.
The top ranked public schools in 97119, OR are Gaston Elementary School and Gaston Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97119 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97119, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97119, OR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gaston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Park St, Building B
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7240
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7240
Gr: K-6 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Gaston Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park St, Building D
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7516
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7516
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
97119, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Park St
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-0210
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-0210
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97119, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97119, OR include Gaston Elementary School and Gaston Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 97119?
2 public schools are located in 97119.
What is the racial composition of students in 97119?
97119 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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