For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,678 students in Mill City, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Mill City, OR are Oregon Charter Academy, Santiam Elementary School and Santiam Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mill City, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Mill City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mill City, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oregon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
833 Nw Santiam Blvd
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Grades: K-12
| 2,111 students
Rank: #22.
Santiam Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Santiam Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sw Cedar St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Grades: 6-12
| 312 students
Mill City, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Grades: 5-8
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mill City, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Mill City, OR include Oregon Charter Academy, Santiam Elementary School and Santiam Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Mill City?
3 public schools are located in Mill City.
What is the racial composition of students in Mill City?
Mill City public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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