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Best Jefferson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,656 students in Jefferson County, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OR are Big Muddy Elementary School, Black Butte Elementary School and Ashwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Muddy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Muddy Road
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Black Butte Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25745 Sw Forest Service Road 1
Camp Sherman, OR 97730
(541) 595-6203
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Ashwood Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18624 Ne Main
Ashwood, OR 97711
(541) 489-3297
Gr: K-8
Rank: #44.
Terrebonne Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1199 B Ave
Terrebonne, OR 97760
(541) 923-4856
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Buff Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
375 Se Buff St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-2457
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Culver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 West E St
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-6861
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Culver Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
218 West F St
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-3090
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
509j On-line
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Jefferson County Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 Se Kemper Way
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Madras Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-3520
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Metolius Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Butte Ave Sw
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 546-3104
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Culver High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Fifth St
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1313.
Madras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
390 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Bridges High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Chukar Road
Warm Springs, OR 97761
(541) 553-1128
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OR include Big Muddy Elementary School, Black Butte Elementary School and Ashwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
15 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jefferson County include: Culver High School vs. Madras High School, Madras High School vs. Culver High School

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