For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 715 students in Jefferson, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson, OR are Jefferson High School, Jefferson Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Talbot Road Se
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 N 2nd St
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2180 Talbot Rd Se
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jefferson, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson, OR include Jefferson High School, Jefferson Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson?
3 public schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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