For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,705 students in the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem, OR.
The neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem, OR public schools have a diversity score of 0.59, which is less than the Oregon public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sumpter Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Rockwood St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Pringle Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5500 Reed Ln Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3178
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3178
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Battle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Waln Dr Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-2062
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-2062
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Venice St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-5570
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-5570
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem, OR?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem, OR include Sumpter Elementary School, Pringle Elementary School and Battle Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem?
the neighborhood of South Gateway, Salem public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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