For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,678 students in Mill City, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mill City, 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.
Mill City, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mill City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Mill City, OR (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 2,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Mill City, Oregon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Gr: 5-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mill City, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mill City, OR include Oregon Charter Academy, Santiam Elementary School and Santiam Junior/senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mill City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mill City.
What is the racial composition of students in Mill City?
Mill City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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