For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,030 students in 97478, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97478, OR are Thurston Elementary School, Douglas Gardens Elementary School and Thurston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97478 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97478, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97478, OR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurston Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7345 Thurston Rd
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6411
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6411
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Douglas Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3680 Jasper Rd
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6387
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6387
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Thurston Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6300 Thurston Rd
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6368
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6368
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
526 66th St
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6308
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6308
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Walterville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40589 Mckenzie Hwy
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6415
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6415
Gr: K-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Agnes Stewart Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 S 32nd St
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 988-2520
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 988-2520
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Riverbend Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 51st St
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 988-2511
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 988-2511
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Mt Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
935 Filbert Ln
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6403
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6403
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
97478, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
37770 Upper Camp Creek Rd
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6425
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6425
Gr: K-5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
91166 Sunderman Rd
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6428
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6428
Gr: K-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 97478, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97478, OR include Thurston Elementary School, Douglas Gardens Elementary School and Thurston Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97478?
8 public elementary schools are located in 97478.
What is the racial composition of students in 97478?
97478 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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