Top 10 Best Yamhill County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 15,379 students in Yamhill County, OR (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,214 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Yamhill County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Yamhill County, OR are Yamhill Carlton High School, Memorial Elementary School and Duniway Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yamhill County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Yamhill County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Best Yamhill County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yamhill Carlton High School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
275 N Maple St
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Memorial Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 65%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Nw 14th St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4800
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Duniway Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 65%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
575 Nw Michelbook Ln
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #44.
Ewing Young Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17600 Ne North Valley Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4750
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #55.
Wascher Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
986 7th St Ext
Lafayette, OR 97127
(503) 565-5400
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Grandhaven Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 60%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3200 Ne Mcdonald Ln
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4700
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #77.
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School
Reading: 30-39%
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 S Third St
Carlton, OR 97111
(503) 852-7161
Grades: K-3
| 264 students
Rank: #88.
Mcminnville High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 73%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
615 Ne 15th St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,226 students
Rank: #99.
Columbus Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 55%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Sw Fellows St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4600
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1010.
Sheridan Japanese School
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
430 Sw Monroe St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3400
Grades: 4-12
| 54 students
Rank: #1111.
Newby Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 52%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1125 Nw 2nd St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4900
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #1212.
Newberg Senior High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 Douglas Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,449 students
Rank: #1313.
Eola Hills Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9015 Community Club Rd
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 843-2537
Grades: 1-12
| 25 students
Rank: #1414.
Mabel Rush Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1441 Deborah Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4450
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1515.
Antonia Crater Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
203 W Foothills Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4650
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #1616.
Amity Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Rice Ln
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-3751
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #1717.
Patton Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1175 Ne 19th St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Joan Austin Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 N Center St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4550
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Perrydale School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7445 Perrydale Rd
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-3184
Grades: K-12
| 301 students
Rank: #2020.
Dayton High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2273
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #2121.
Dundee Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Sw 5th
Dundee, OR 97115
(503) 554-4850
Grades: K-5
| 187 students
Rank: #2222.
Sue Buel Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 43%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1985 Se Davis St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-5500
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #2323.
Mountain View Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Emery Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #2424.
Chehalem Valley Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
403 W Foothills Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #2525.
Amity High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
503 Oak St
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-2181
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #2626.
Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
310 E Main
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Grades: 4-8
| 335 students
Rank: #2727.
Amity Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Church St
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-0518
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #2828.
Dayton Jr High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 38%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #2929.
Edwards Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
715 E 8th
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-5050
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #3030.
Dayton Grade School
Math: 31% | Reading: 39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
526 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2217
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #3131.
Faulconer-chapman School
Math: 32% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
332 Sw Cornwall St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6960
Grades: K-8
| 460 students
Rank: #3232.
Sheridan High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
433 S Bridge St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #3333.
Sheridan Allprep Academy
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Nw Sherman St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-9330
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
Rank: #3434.
Willamina Middle School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Rank: #3535.
Willamina High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
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Yamhill County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Lafayette Ave
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4700
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
339 Nw Sherman St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-2266
Grades: K-3
| 286 students
1330 North Cowls St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
433 S Bridge St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
310 E Main
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Grades: K-8
| 254 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Yamhill County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Yamhill County, OR include Yamhill Carlton High School, Memorial Elementary School and Duniway Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Yamhill County, OR?
36 public schools are located in Yamhill County, OR.
What percentage of students in Yamhill County, OR go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Yamhill County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yamhill County, OR?
Yamhill County, OR public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

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