For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 482 students in Gaston, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Gaston, OR are Gaston Elementary School and Gaston Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaston, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Gaston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gaston, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Park St, Building B
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7240
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7240
Grades: K-6
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
Gaston Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park St, Building D
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7516
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7516
Grades: 7-12
| 254 students
Gaston, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Park St
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-0210
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-0210
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gaston, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Gaston, OR include Gaston Elementary School and Gaston Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Gaston?
2 public schools are located in Gaston.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaston?
Gaston public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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