For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 692 students in 97016, OR (there are , serving 16 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 97016, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97016, OR are Mist Elementary School, Clatskanie Elementary School and Clatskanie Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97016 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97016, OR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97016, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mist Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
69163 Hwy 47
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486
Gr: K-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Clatskanie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 S Nehalem St
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2191
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2191
Gr: K-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Clatskanie Middle/high School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
471 Sw Bel Air Dr
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2146
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2146
Gr: 7-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97016, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97016, OR include Mist Elementary School, Clatskanie Elementary School and Clatskanie Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in 97016?
3 public schools are located in 97016.
What percentage of students in 97016 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 97016 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97016?
97016 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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