For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,069 students in 97301, OR (there are , serving 1,941 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 97301, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 97301, OR are Howard Street Charter, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Eagle Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97301 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97301, OR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97301, OR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 186:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
999a Locust Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1132 19th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Grant Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Parrish Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
802 Capitol St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3210
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3210
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1104 Savage Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3157
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3157
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
466 Richmond Ave Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3180
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3180
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 14th St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3134
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3134
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Waldo Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Lansing Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3215
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3215
Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
North Salem High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
765 14th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3241
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3241
Gr: 9-12 | 2,176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Roberts High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3620 State St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Gr: 7-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Eyre Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4868 Buffalo Dr Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3311
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3311
Gr: K-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Houck Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Connecticut
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3446
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3446
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Swegle Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1751 Aguilas Ct Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3191
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3191
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4612 Auburn Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3128
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3128
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Oregon School For The Deaf
Special Education School
999a Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 400-6180
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 400-6180
Gr: K-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
97301, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21st Century Community Schoolhouse High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 Liberty St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
6425 Fruitland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Gr: K-2 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Grant Community Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Gr: K-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 222:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Oregon School For The Blind (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
700 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97301, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97301, OR include Howard Street Charter, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Eagle Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 97301?
18 public schools are located in 97301.
What percentage of students in 97301 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 97301 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97301?
97301 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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