For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 611 students in Jacksonville, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jacksonville, OR are Jacksonville Elementary School, Applegate Elementary School and Ruch Outdoor Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jacksonville, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
655 Hueners Ln
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 842-3790
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 842-3790
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Applegate Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14188 Hwy 238
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 846-6280
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 846-6280
Grades: K-8
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Ruch Outdoor Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156 Upper Applegate Rd
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 842-3850
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 842-3850
Grades: K-8
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jacksonville, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jacksonville, OR include Jacksonville Elementary School, Applegate Elementary School and Ruch Outdoor Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jacksonville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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