For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,972 students in Sweet Home, OR (there are 2 private schools, serving 346 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Sweet Home, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sweet Home, OR are Sweet Home Charter School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Sweet Home Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweet Home, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Sweet Home have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sweet Home, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweet Home Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28721 Liberty Rd
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-1833
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-1833
Gr: K-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 Long St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7167
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7167
Gr: K-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Sweet Home Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 22nd Ave
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7187
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7187
Gr: 7-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Holley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40336 Crawfordsville Dr
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7162
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7162
Gr: K-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Oak Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 Elm St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7165
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7165
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Sweet Home High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1641 Long St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7142
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7142
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sweet Home, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Sweet Home, OR include Sweet Home Charter School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Sweet Home Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Sweet Home?
6 public schools are located in Sweet Home.
What percentage of students in Sweet Home go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Sweet Home are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sweet Home?
Sweet Home public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sweet Home are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sweet Home include: Oak Heights Elementary School vs. Hawthorne Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School vs. Oak Heights Elementary School
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