For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 624 students in Gold Hill, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Gold Hill, OR are Patrick Elementary School and Hanby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gold Hill, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Gold Hill have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gold Hill, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patrick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 2nd Ave
Gold Hill, OR 97525
(541) 494-6840
Gold Hill, OR 97525
(541) 494-6840
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Hanby Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
806 6th Ave
Gold Hill, OR 97525
(541) 494-6800
Gold Hill, OR 97525
(541) 494-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gold Hill, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Gold Hill, OR include Patrick Elementary School and Hanby Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gold Hill?
2 public schools are located in Gold Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Gold Hill?
Gold Hill public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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