For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 15,169 students in Yamhill County, OR (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,025 private students). 94% 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 Ewing Young Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School and Antonia Crater Elementary 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 33% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Yamhill County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yamhill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ewing Young Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17600 Ne North Valley Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4750
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4750
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Nw 14th St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4800
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4800
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Antonia Crater Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 W Foothills Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4650
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4650
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Duniway Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
575 Nw Michelbook Ln
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4400
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #55.
Dundee Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Sw 5th
Dundee, OR 97115
(503) 554-4850
Dundee, OR 97115
(503) 554-4850
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
Rank: #66.
Mabel Rush Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1441 Deborah Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4450
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4450
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #77.
Sheridan Allprep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
339 Nw Sherman St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-9330
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-9330
Grades: K-12
| 269 students
Rank: #88.
Grandhaven Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3200 Ne Mcdonald Ln
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4700
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4700
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #99.
Yamhill Carlton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 N Maple St
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7600
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Rank: #1010.
Chehalem Valley Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 W Foothills Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #1111.
Newby Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1125 Nw 2nd St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4900
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4900
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1212.
Joan Austin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 N Center St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4550
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4550
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #1313.
Wascher Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
986 7th St
Lafayette, OR 97127
(503) 565-5400
Lafayette, OR 97127
(503) 565-5400
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1414.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2015 Emery Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #1515.
Willamette Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Sw Fellows St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4600
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4600
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1616.
Mcminnville High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Ne 15th St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4200
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,319 students
Rank: #1717.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 E 8th
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-5050
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-5050
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1818.
Willamina High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #1919.
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
420 S Third St
Carlton, OR 97111
(503) 852-7161
Carlton, OR 97111
(503) 852-7161
Grades: K-3
| 284 students
Rank: #2020.
Patton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Ne 19th St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4500
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #2121.
Sue Buel Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1985 Se Davis St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-5500
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-5500
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #2222.
Newberg Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Douglas Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4400
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,221 students
Rank: #2323.
Perrydale School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7445 Perrydale Rd
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-7575
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-7575
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Rank: #2424.
Amity High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 Oak St
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-2181
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-2181
Grades: 9-12
| 256 students
Rank: #2525.
Amity Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Rice Ln
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-3751
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-3751
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #2626.
Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Main
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Grades: 4-8
| 345 students
Rank: #2727.
Amity Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Church St
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-0518
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-0518
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #2828.
Faulconer-chapman School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
332 Sw Cornwall St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6960
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6960
Grades: K-8
| 484 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Dayton Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Grades: 6-8
| 222 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Willamina Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2374
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2374
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #3131.
Sheridan High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
433 S Bridge St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #3232.
Dayton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2273
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2273
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Dayton Grade School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2217
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2217
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Willamina Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
2400 E Douglas Ave
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4000
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Yamhill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Lafayette Ave
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4700
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4700
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Eola Hills Charter School (Closed 2022)
Charter School
9015 Community Club Rd
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 843-2537
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 843-2537
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
339 Nw Sherman St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-2266
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-2266
Grades: K-3
| 286 students
1330 North Cowls St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-5600
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Sheridan Japanese School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
430 Sw Monroe St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3400
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3400
Grades: 4-12
| 54 students
Sheridan Spartan Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
433 S Bridge St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
310 E Main
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
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 Ewing Young Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School and Antonia Crater Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yamhill County?
35 public schools are located in Yamhill County.
What percentage of students in Yamhill County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Yamhill County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yamhill County?
Yamhill County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yamhill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yamhill County include: Patton Middle School vs. Duniway Middle School, Duniway Middle School vs. Patton Middle School, Amity Middle School vs. Dayton Jr High School
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