Top 10 Best Marion County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 115 public schools serving 52,929 students in Marion County, OR (there are 40 private schools, serving 5,031 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 Early College High School, Evergreen Elementary School and Pratum 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 29% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Best Marion County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Evergreen Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3727 Cascade Hwy Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Grades: K-8
| 77 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pratum Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8995 Sunnyview Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Grades: 1-8
| 65 students
Rank: #44.
Victor Point Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1175 Victor Point Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4987
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
Rank: #55.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #66.
Clear Lake Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7425 Meadowglen St N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3138
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Candalaria Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
935 Hansen Ave S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3136
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #99.
Bethany Charter School
Charter School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11824 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
The Community Roots School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
229 Eureka Ave
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 874-4107
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
John F Kennedy High School
Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
890 E Marquam St
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 845-6128
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #1212.
Sublimity Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 71%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
431 Main St
Sublimity, OR 97385
(503) 769-2459
Grades: K-8
| 336 students
Rank: #1313.
Silverton High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1456 Pine St, Pine St/freshman
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #1414.
Sprague High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2373 Kuebler Blvd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Turner Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7800 School Ave
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8060
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Valley Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5774 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Rank: #1717.
Wright Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 61%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4060 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3198
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1818.
Sumpter Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 56%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 Rockwood St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mckinley Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
466 Mcgilchrist St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3167
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Grades: 1-5
| 128 students
Rank: #2121.
Central Howell Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8832 Silverton Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4818
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Rank: #2222.
South Salem High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1910 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3252
Grades: 9-12
| 2,204 students
Rank: #2323.
Cascade Junior High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 65%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10226 Marion Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #2424.
William P Lord High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2630 N Pacific Hwy, Bldg 3
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2501
Grades: 6-12
| 117 students
Rank: #2525.
Morningside Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3513 12th St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #2626.
Stayton Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
875 N 3rd
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2336
Grades: K-3
| 338 students
Rank: #2727.
Whiteaker Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1605 Lockhaven Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3224
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #2828.
Mcnary High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 72%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
595 Chemawa Rd N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3233
Grades: 9-12
| 2,055 students
Rank: #2929.
Judson Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 62%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4512 Jones Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #3030.
Cascade Senior High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 80-84%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10226 Marion Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 705 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Englewood Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1132 19th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Salem Heights Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3495 Liberty Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3187
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #3333.
Cloverdale Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9666 Parrish Gap Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8050
Grades: K-5
| 165 students
Rank: #3434.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
615 N 2nd St
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #3535.
Pringle Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 51%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5500 Reed Ln Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3178
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
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Marion County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
210 Liberty St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
1515 Saginaw St S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Grades: K-2
| 26 students
4071 Winema Pl, Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
6580 State St
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Grades: 3-5
| 64 students
10327 River Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Grades: K-1
| 143 students
6425 Fruitland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Grades: K-2
| 69 students
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
5774 Hazel Green Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
7495 Portland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
6023 B St
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8495
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
4950 Silverton Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
7990 Wheatland Rd North
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
12465 Meridian Rd North
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 634-2421
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
700 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
2450 Strong Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
6974 Bates Rd South
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Po Box 12024
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Grades: K-3
| 115 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Marion County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, OR include Early College High School, Evergreen Elementary School and Pratum Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marion County, OR?
115 public schools are located in Marion County, OR.
What percentage of students in Marion County, OR go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Marion County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, OR?
Marion County, OR public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

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