For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,678 students in 97360, OR.
The top ranked public schools in 97360, OR are Oregon Charter Academy, Santiam Elementary School and Santiam Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 97360 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97360, OR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97360, OR ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oregon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
833 Nw Santiam Blvd
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Grades: K-12
| 2,111 students
Rank: #22.
Santiam Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Santiam Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sw Cedar St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Grades: 6-12
| 312 students
97360, Oregon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Grades: 5-8
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97360, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97360, OR include Oregon Charter Academy, Santiam Elementary School and Santiam Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 97360?
3 public schools are located in 97360.
What is the racial composition of students in 97360?
97360 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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