For the 2025 school year, there are 116 public schools serving 54,188 students in Marion County, OR (there are 37 private schools, serving 5,122 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Marion County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, OR are Evergreen Elementary School, Early College High School and Victor Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3727 Cascade Hwy Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Gr: K-8 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Victor Point Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1175 Victor Point Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4987
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4987
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Pratum Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8995 Sunnyview Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 186:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Bethany Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11824 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Gr: K-8 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Sublimity Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
431 Main St
Sublimity, OR 97385
(503) 769-2459
Sublimity, OR 97385
(503) 769-2459
Gr: K-8 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cloverdale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9666 Parrish Gap Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8050
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8050
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Westfield St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5301
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5301
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Frontier Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 Douglas Ave # 9
Gervais, OR 97026
(541) 306-1395
Gervais, OR 97026
(541) 306-1395
Gr: K-12 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Church St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6341
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6341
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4060 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3198
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3198
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Ninety-one School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5811 S Whiskey Hill Rd
Hubbard, OR 97032
(503) 263-7110
Hubbard, OR 97032
(503) 263-7110
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
890 E Marquam St
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 845-6128
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 845-6128
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3513 12th St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Gr: 1-5 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
Sumpter Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Rockwood St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7800 School Ave
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8060
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8060
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2121.
The Community Roots School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
229 Eureka Ave
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 874-4107
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 874-4107
Gr: K-6 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2222.
Cascade Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10226 Marion Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8020
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 814 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2323.
Silver Crest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 Loar Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4428
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4428
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
Eagle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
999a Locust Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
Silverton High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1456 Pine St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Candalaria Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
935 Hansen Ave S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3136
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3136
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Schirle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4875 Justice Way S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Valley Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5774 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2929.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20449 Main St Ne
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2691
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2691
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3030.
Judson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4512 Jones Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3131.
Cascade Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10226 Marion Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8030
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8030
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3232.
Scotts Mills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 First St
Scotts Mills, OR 97375
(503) 873-4394
Scotts Mills, OR 97375
(503) 873-4394
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3333.
Clear Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7425 Meadowglen St N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3138
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3138
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3434.
Samuel Brown Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students
Rank: #3535.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1132 19th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21st Century Community Schoolhouse High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 Liberty St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1515 Saginaw St S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Gr: K-2 | 26 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Barbara Roberts High School And Secondary Programs (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4071 Winema Pl, Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
6580 State St
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Gr: 3-5 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
10327 River Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Gr: K-1 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
6425 Fruitland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Gr: K-2 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Grant Community Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Gr: K-8 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 222:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
5774 Hazel Green Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Gr: K-5 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
7495 Portland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
6023 B St
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8495
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8495
Gr: K-5 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
4950 Silverton Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
7990 Wheatland Rd North
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Gr: Inquire with school
12465 Meridian Rd North
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 634-2421
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 634-2421
Gr: K-8
Oregon School For The Blind (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
700 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
2450 Strong Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
6974 Bates Rd South
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Gr: K-5 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
West Salem Language Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 12024
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Gr: K-3 | 115 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marion County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, OR include Evergreen Elementary School, Early College High School and Victor Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marion County?
116 public schools are located in Marion County.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marion County include: Cloverdale Elementary School vs. Turner Elementary School, Turner Elementary School vs. Cloverdale Elementary School, Eagle Charter School vs. Valley Inquiry Charter School
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