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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Jackson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 62 public schools serving 27,300 students in Jackson County, OR (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,527 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, OR are Helman Elementary School, Bellview Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
705 Helman St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5620
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Bellview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1070 Tolman Creek Rd
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1310
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2323 Siskiyou Blvd
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3750
Gr: K-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Jacksonville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
655 Hueners Ln
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 842-3790
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
857 Valley View Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3914
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1611
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Trails Outdoor School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
158 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8577
Gr: K-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Lone Pine Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3158 Lone Pine Rd
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3820
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
364 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1516
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3101 Mcloughlin Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3730
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15337 Hwy 66
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1910
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Lake Creek Learning Center
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
391 Lake Creek Loop Rd
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 830-1275
Gr: K-5 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Ruch Outdoor Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
156 Upper Applegate Rd
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 842-3850
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Ashland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 S Mountain Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8771
Gr: 9-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Hedrick Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 E Jackson St
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Applegate Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14188 Hwy 238
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 846-6280
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Eagle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1280 Barton Rd
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 830-6162
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Armadillo Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
302 W 1st St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3287
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
Logos Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1203 N Ross Ln
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3658
Gr: K-12 | 1,285 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2020.
North Medford High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 N Keene Way Dr
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,721 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Eagle Point Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
477 Reese Creek Rd
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 830-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2222.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1212 Queen Anne Ave
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3840
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2323.
Talent Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
307 W Wagner Ave
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-1531
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2424.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
745 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-1526
Gr: 9-12 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2525.
Griffin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2430 Griffin Creek Rd
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3740
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2626.
Phoenix-talent Rising Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2727.
Shady Cove School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Schoolhouse Ln
Shady Cove, OR 97539
(541) 878-1400
Gr: K-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2828.
Sams Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14235 Table Rock Rd
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6870
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2929.
Rivers Edge Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
270 W Evans Creek Rd
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 299-0299
Gr: K-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3030.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
333 Holmes Ave
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3800
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3131.
Rogue River Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1898 E Evans Creek Rd
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 582-3297
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3232.
Patrick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 2nd Ave
Gold Hill, OR 97525
(541) 494-6840
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3333.
Mcloughlin Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 W Second St
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3720
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3434.
Orchard Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Laloma Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 779-1766
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3535.
Rogue River Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Pine St
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 582-3234
Gr: K-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, OR include Helman Elementary School, Bellview Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
65 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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