For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,597 students in 97448, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 96 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 97448, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97448, OR are Territorial Elementary School, Oaklea Middle School and Laurel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97448 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97448, OR 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 97448, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Territorial Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
92609 Territorial Rd
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-8371
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-8371
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Oaklea Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Rose St
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-3381
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-3381
Gr: 5-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Laurel St
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-2386
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-2386
Gr: K-4 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Junction City High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1135 W 6th St
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-2343
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-2343
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97448, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97448, OR include Territorial Elementary School, Oaklea Middle School and Laurel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97448?
4 public schools are located in 97448.
What percentage of students in 97448 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 97448 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97448?
97448 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).
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