For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,657 students in Saint Helens, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Helens, OR are St. Helens Virtual Academy, Lewis & Clark Elementary School and St. Helens Arthur Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Helens, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint Helens have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Saint Helens, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Helens Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 S 9th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7603
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7603
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
St. Helens Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33035 Pittsburg Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7030
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7030
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Mcbride Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2774 Columbia Blvd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7700
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7700
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
St. Helens Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
354 N 15th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Helens, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Helens, OR include St. Helens Virtual Academy, Lewis & Clark Elementary School and St. Helens Arthur Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint Helens?
5 public elementary schools are located in Saint Helens.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Helens?
Saint Helens public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Saint Helens are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Saint Helens include: Lewis & Clark Elementary School vs. Mcbride Elementary School, Mcbride Elementary School vs. Lewis & Clark Elementary School, St. Helens Arthur Academy vs. Mcbride Elementary School
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