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Best 97501 Oregon Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,197 students in 97501, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97501, OR are Logos Charter School, Griffin Creek Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97501 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97501, OR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97501, OR Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2838 W Main St
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3830
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
610 S Peach St
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3860
Gr: K-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Kids Unlimited Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
821 N Riverside Ave
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 774-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
286 Mace Rd
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3760
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Oakdale Middle School
815 S Oakdale Ave
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 97501, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97501, OR include Logos Charter School, Griffin Creek Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97501?
10 public elementary schools are located in 97501.
What is the racial composition of students in 97501?
97501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

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