For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 770 students in Florence, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Florence, OR are Siuslaw Elementary School and Siuslaw Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Florence have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Florence, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Siuslaw Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2221 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2514
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2514
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Siuslaw Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-8241
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-8241
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Florence, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2151 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2070
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2070
Gr: 4-5 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Florence, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Florence, OR include Siuslaw Elementary School and Siuslaw Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Florence?
2 public elementary schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Florence include: Siuslaw Elementary School vs. Siuslaw Middle School, Siuslaw Middle School vs. Siuslaw Elementary School
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