For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,672 students in Coos Bay, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Coos Bay, OR are Resource Link Charter School, Lighthouse Charter School and Eastside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coos Bay, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Coos Bay have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Coos Bay, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Resource Link Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Hemlock Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1485
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1485
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62858 Hwy 101
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 751-1649
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 751-1649
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Eastside School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
370 2nd Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1340
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1340
Gr: K-2 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Millicoma School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 2nd Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1468
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1468
Gr: 3-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Madison St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-1218
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-1218
Gr: K-2 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Sunset School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 S Cammann St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-1242
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-1242
Gr: 3-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Teakwood Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 269-1611
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 269-1611
Gr: K-12
Coos Bay, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
62858 Hwy 101 South
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1350
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1350
Gr: K-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Coos Bay, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Coos Bay, OR include Resource Link Charter School, Lighthouse Charter School and Eastside School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Coos Bay?
7 public elementary schools are located in Coos Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Coos Bay?
Coos Bay public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Coos Bay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Coos Bay include: Sunset School vs. Millicoma School, Lighthouse Charter School vs. Resource Link Charter School, Millicoma School vs. Sunset School
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