For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,006 students in 97479, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97479, OR are Sutherlin Middle School, West Sutherlin Intermediate and East Sutherlin Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97479 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97479, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97479, OR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in 97479, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97479, OR include Sutherlin Middle School, West Sutherlin Intermediate and East Sutherlin Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97479?
4 public elementary schools are located in 97479.
What is the racial composition of students in 97479?
97479 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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