For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 356 students in Vernonia, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vernonia, OR are Vernonia Middle School and Vernonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernonia, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vernonia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Vernonia, OR (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vernonia Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Vernonia Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Vernonia, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1462 Bridge St
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-5711
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-5711
Gr: K-3 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Vernonia, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vernonia, OR include Vernonia Middle School and Vernonia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vernonia?
2 public elementary schools are located in Vernonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernonia?
Vernonia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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