Best Saint Helens Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,569 students in Saint Helens, OR.

The top ranked public schools in Saint Helens, OR are St. Helens Virtual Academy, Lewis & Clark Elementary School and St. Helens Arthur Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Saint Helens, OR public schools have an score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Saint Helens have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Saint Helens, OR (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

St. Helens Virtual Academy

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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Top 30%

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470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200

Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #22.

Lewis & Clark Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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111 S 9th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7603

Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #33.

St. Helens Arthur Academy

Charter School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
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33035 Pittsburg Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7030

Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #44.

Plymouth High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
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470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200

Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #55.

Mcbride Elementary School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2774 Columbia Blvd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7700

Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #66.

St. Helens Middle School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
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354 N 15th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300

Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #77.

St. Helens High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2375 Gable Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900

Gr: 9-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Helens, OR?

The top ranked public schools in Saint Helens, OR include St. Helens Virtual Academy, Lewis & Clark Elementary School and St. Helens Arthur Academy.

How many public schools are located in Saint Helens?

7 public schools are located in Saint Helens.

What is the racial composition of students in Saint Helens?

Saint Helens public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Saint Helens are often viewed compared to one another?