For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 553 students in the neighborhood of Highland, Salem, OR.
The neighborhood of Highland, Salem, OR public schools have a diversity score of 0.62, which is more than the Oregon public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland, Salem, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
530 Highland Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3155
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3155
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland, Salem, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland, Salem, OR include Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland, Salem?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland, Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland, Salem?
the neighborhood of Highland, Salem public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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