For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,148 students in Molalla, OR (there are 2 private schools, serving 443 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Molalla, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Molalla, OR are Rural Dell Elementary School, Molalla Elementary School and Molalla River Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Molalla, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Molalla have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Molalla, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rural Dell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10500 S Hwy 211
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 651-2128
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 651-2128
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Molalla Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 Toliver Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Molalla River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16897 S Callahan Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Molalla River Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 Leroy
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
Molalla High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
357 Francis St
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2355
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2355
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
Molalla, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
39214 South Sawtell Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-8986
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-8986
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
412 Sweigle
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2359
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2359
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Renaissance Public Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
39214 S Sawtell Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 759-7002
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 759-7002
Grades: 3-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Molalla, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Molalla, OR include Rural Dell Elementary School, Molalla Elementary School and Molalla River Academy.
How many public schools are located in Molalla?
5 public schools are located in Molalla.
What percentage of students in Molalla go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Molalla are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Molalla?
Molalla public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Molalla are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Molalla include: Molalla River Academy vs. Molalla Elementary School
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