For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,189 students in 97038, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 423 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 97038, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97038, OR are Molalla High School, Rural Dell Elementary School and Molalla River Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97038 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97038, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97038, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Molalla High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
357 Francis St
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2355
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Molalla River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16897 S Callahan Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Molalla Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 Toliver Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Molalla River Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 Leroy
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
97038, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
39214 South Sawtell Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-8986
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-8986
Gr: K-5
Renaissance Public Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
39214 S Sawtell Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 759-7002
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 759-7002
Gr: 3-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97038, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97038, OR include Molalla High School, Rural Dell Elementary School and Molalla River Academy.
How many public schools are located in 97038?
5 public schools are located in 97038.
What percentage of students in 97038 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 97038 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97038?
97038 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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