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Best 97071 Oregon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,311 students in 97071, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 188 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 97071, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97071, OR are William P Lord High School, Woodburn Arthur Academy and Nellie Muir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97071 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97071, OR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97071, OR Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William P Lord High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2630 N Pacific Hwy, Bldg 3
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2501
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Woodburn Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Gatch St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-5746
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Nellie Muir Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 W Hayes St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 982-4300
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Parr Rd
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 916-2600
Gr: K-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
French Prairie Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 N Boones Ferry Rd
Woodburn, OR 97071
(971) 983-3550
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Valor Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Parr Rd
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2750
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Woodburn Success
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Young St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6185
Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1041 N Boones Ferry Rd
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2825
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
777 E Lincoln St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(971) 983-3050
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodburn High School
1785 N Front St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-9555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 97071, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97071, OR include William P Lord High School, Woodburn Arthur Academy and Nellie Muir Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97071?
10 public schools are located in 97071.
What percentage of students in 97071 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 97071 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97071?
97071 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

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