For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,642 students in Saint Helens, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Helens, OR are St. Helens Virtual Academy, Lewis & Clark Elementary School and St. Helens Arthur Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Helens, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Saint Helens have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saint Helens, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Helens Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 S 9th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7603
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7603
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
St. Helens Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33035 Pittsburg Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7030
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7030
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Plymouth High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Mcbride Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2774 Columbia Blvd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7700
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7700
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
St. Helens Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
354 N 15th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
St. Helens High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2375 Gable Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Helens, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Helens, OR include St. Helens Virtual Academy, Lewis & Clark Elementary School and St. Helens Arthur Academy.
How many public schools are located in Saint Helens?
7 public schools are located in Saint Helens.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Helens?
Saint Helens public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Saint Helens are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saint Helens include: Lewis & Clark Elementary School vs. Mcbride Elementary School, Mcbride Elementary School vs. Lewis & Clark Elementary School, St. Helens Arthur Academy vs. Mcbride Elementary School
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