For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,597 students in Junction City, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 96 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Junction City, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Junction City, OR are Territorial Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School and Oaklea Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Junction City, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Junction City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Junction City, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Territorial Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
92609 Territorial Rd
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-8371
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-8371
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Laurel St
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-2386
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-2386
Grades: K-4
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Oaklea Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Rose St
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-3381
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-3381
Grades: 5-8
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
Junction City High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1135 W 6th St
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-2343
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-2343
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Junction City, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Junction City, OR include Territorial Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School and Oaklea Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Junction City?
4 public schools are located in Junction City.
What percentage of students in Junction City go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Junction City are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Junction City?
Junction City public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Junction City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Junction City include: Territorial Elementary School vs. Junction City High School, Junction City High School vs. Territorial Elementary School
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