For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,080 students in 97448, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97448, OR are Territorial Elementary School, Oaklea Middle School and Laurel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 97448 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97448, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97448, OR ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Territorial Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
92609 Territorial Rd
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-8371
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-8371
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Oaklea Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Rose St
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-3381
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-3381
Grades: 5-8
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Laurel St
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-2386
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-2386
Grades: K-4
| 496 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 97448, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97448, OR include Territorial Elementary School, Oaklea Middle School and Laurel Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97448?
3 public elementary schools are located in 97448.
What is the racial composition of students in 97448?
97448 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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