For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,035 students in the neighborhood of Morningside, Salem, OR.
The neighborhood of Morningside, Salem, OR public schools have a diversity score of 0.63, which is more than the Oregon public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Morningside, Salem, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3513 12th St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Leslie Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Pringle Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Morningside, Salem, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Morningside, Salem, OR include Morningside Elementary School and Leslie Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Morningside, Salem?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Morningside, Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Morningside, Salem?
the neighborhood of Morningside, Salem public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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