For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 4,047 students in Columbia County, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia County, OR are South Columbia Family School, Grant Watts Elementary School and Scappoose Online Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Columbia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Columbia Family School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34555 Berg Rd
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Grant Watts Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52000 Se Third Pl
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8002
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8002
Grades: K-3
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Scappoose Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33589 High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: #44.
Mist Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
69163 Hwy 47
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
Rank: #55.
St. Helens Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #66.
Clatskanie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 S Nehalem St
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2191
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2191
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 S 9th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7603
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7603
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #88.
St. Helens Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33035 Pittsburg Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7030
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7030
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Rank: #99.
Otto Petersen Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52050 Se 3rd St
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8003
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8003
Grades: 4-6
| 390 students
Rank: #1010.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34555 Berg Rd
Warren, OR 97053
(503) 397-2959
Warren, OR 97053
(503) 397-2959
Grades: K-3
| 168 students
Rank: #1111.
Mcbride Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2774 Columbia Blvd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7700
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7700
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #1212.
Hudson Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28176 Old Rainier Rd
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-0196
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-0196
Grades: K-6
| 410 students
Rank: #1313.
St. Helens Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
354 N 15th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #1414.
Columbia City School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Second St
Columbia City, OR 97018
(503) 366-7550
Columbia City, OR 97018
(503) 366-7550
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Rank: #1515.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
Rank: #1616.
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
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1462 Bridge St
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-5711
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-5711
Grades: K-3
| 124 students
28168 Old Rainier Rd
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-3777
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-3777
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Po Box 190
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4218
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4218
Grades: 5-8
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia County, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia County, OR include South Columbia Family School, Grant Watts Elementary School and Scappoose Online Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbia County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% 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 Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Columbia County include: Clatskanie Elementary School vs. Hudson Park Elementary School, Mcbride Elementary School vs. Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Lewis & Clark Elementary School vs. Mcbride Elementary School
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