For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 559 students in 97396, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97396, OR are Willamina Elementary School and Willamina Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97396 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97396, OR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97396, OR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willamina Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2374
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2374
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Willamina Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 97396, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97396, OR include Willamina Elementary School and Willamina Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97396?
2 public elementary schools are located in 97396.
What is the racial composition of students in 97396?
97396 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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