For the 2026-27 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 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tillamook County (2026-27)
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 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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: PK-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
1700 9th St
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7501
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7501
Gr: K-1 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 42% (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, South Prairie Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, Garibaldi Elementary School vs. Nehalem Elementary School
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