For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,994 students in 97386, OR (there are , serving 346 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 97386, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97386, OR are Sweet Home Charter School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Sweet Home Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97386 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97386, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97386, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweet Home Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28721 Liberty Rd
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-1833
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-1833
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 Long St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7167
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7167
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Sweet Home Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 22nd Ave
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7187
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7187
Gr: 7-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Holley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40336 Crawfordsville Dr
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7162
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7162
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Oak Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 Elm St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7165
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7165
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Sweet Home High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1641 Long St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7142
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7142
Gr: 9-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97386, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97386, OR include Sweet Home Charter School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Sweet Home Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 97386?
6 public schools are located in 97386.
What percentage of students in 97386 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 97386 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97386?
97386 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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