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Best 97301 Oregon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,909 students in 97301, OR (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,862 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 97301, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97301, OR are Howard Street Charter, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Eagle Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97301 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97301, OR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97301, OR Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 184:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
999a Locust Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1132 19th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Grant Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Parrish Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
802 Capitol St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3210
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1104 Savage Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3157
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
466 Richmond Ave Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3180
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
410 14th St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3134
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Waldo Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 Lansing Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3215
Gr: 6-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
North Salem High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
765 14th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3241
Gr: 9-12 | 2,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Roberts High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3620 State St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Gr: 7-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Eyre Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4868 Buffalo Dr Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3311
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Houck Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 Connecticut
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3446
Gr: 6-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
Swegle Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1751 Aguilas Ct Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3191
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4612 Auburn Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3128
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Oregon School For The Deaf
Special Education School
999a Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 400-6180
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Willamette Career Academy
1200 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-5330
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 97301, OR?
How many public schools are located in 97301?
18 public schools are located in 97301.
What percentage of students in 97301 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 97301 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97301?
97301 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

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