For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 412 students in 97487, OR (there are , serving 85 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 97487, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97487, OR are Veneta Elementary School and West Lane Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97487 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97487, OR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97487, OR Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Veneta Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
88131 Territorial Rd
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-8225
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-8225
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
West Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24967 Highway 126
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-2101
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-2101
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
97487, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
West Lane Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
24967 Highway 126
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-2101
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-2101
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97487, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97487, OR include Veneta Elementary School and West Lane Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 97487?
2 public schools are located in 97487.
What percentage of students in 97487 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 97487 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97487?
97487 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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