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Best 97420 Oregon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,907 students in 97420, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 160 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 97420, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97420, OR are Resource Link Charter School, Lighthouse Charter School and Destinations Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97420 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97420, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97420, OR Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Resource Link Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1255 Hemlock Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1485
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
62858 Hwy 101
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 751-1649
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Destinations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
333 S 10th St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1487
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Eastside School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
370 2nd Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1340
Gr: K-2 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Marshfield Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10th & Ingersoll
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Millicoma School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
260 2nd Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1468
Gr: 3-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Madison St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-1218
Gr: K-2 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Marshfield Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
755 S 7th St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-3104
Gr: 7-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Sunset School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
245 S Cammann St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-1242
Gr: 3-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
South Coast Online Learning Center
1350 Teakwood Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 269-1611
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 97420, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97420, OR include Resource Link Charter School, Lighthouse Charter School and Destinations Academy.
How many public schools are located in 97420?
10 public schools are located in 97420.
What percentage of students in 97420 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 97420 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97420?
97420 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

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