For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,803 students in Tillamook County, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tillamook County, OR are Nehalem Elementary School, Trask River High School and Garibaldi Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tillamook County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tillamook County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tillamook County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nehalem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36300 8th St
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Trask River High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6820 Barracks Cir
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 373-1959
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 373-1959
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Garibaldi Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 Cypress St
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322-0311
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322-0311
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6855 S Prairie Rd
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-8401
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-8401
Gr: 2-3 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Neah-kah-nie Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25111 Hwy 101n
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2990
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2990
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3905 Alder Ln
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7544
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7544
Gr: 4-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Nestucca K8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36925 Hwy 101 S
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
Gr: K-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
1700 9th St
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7501
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7501
Gr: K-1 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Tillamook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Camp Tillamook High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6820 Barracks Cir
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-2565
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-2565
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 26%
19995 Blaine Rd
Beaver, OR 97108
(503) 398-5545
Beaver, OR 97108
(503) 398-5545
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
6700 Officers
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-4918
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-4918
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tillamook County, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tillamook County, OR include Nehalem Elementary School, Trask River High School and Garibaldi Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tillamook County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Tillamook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tillamook County?
Tillamook County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Tillamook County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tillamook County include: Nehalem Elementary School vs. Garibaldi Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School vs. Nehalem Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School vs. Garibaldi Elementary School
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