For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,362 students in Sutherlin, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Sutherlin, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sutherlin, OR are Sutherlin High School, Sutherlin Valley Online Academy and Sutherlin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sutherlin, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Sutherlin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sutherlin, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutherlin High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Fourth St
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-9551
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-9551
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Sutherlin Valley Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 E Central Ave
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 529-2302
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 529-2302
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Sutherlin Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
649 E Fourth St
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-2668
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-2668
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
West Sutherlin Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
531 N Comstock Rd
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-3688
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-3688
Gr: 3-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
East Sutherlin Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
323 E Third Ave
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-2912
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-2912
Gr: PK-2 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sutherlin, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Sutherlin, OR include Sutherlin High School, Sutherlin Valley Online Academy and Sutherlin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sutherlin?
5 public schools are located in Sutherlin.
What percentage of students in Sutherlin go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Sutherlin are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sutherlin?
Sutherlin public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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