For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,113 students in 97496, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in 97496, OR are Mcgovern Elementary School, Brockway Elementary School and Douglas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97496 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97496, OR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97496, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcgovern Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Nw Elwood
Winston, OR 97496
(541) 679-3003
Winston, OR 97496
(541) 679-3003
Gr: 3-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Brockway Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Nw Brockway Rd
Winston, OR 97496
(541) 679-3037
Winston, OR 97496
(541) 679-3037
Gr: PK-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Douglas High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1381 Nw Douglas
Winston, OR 97496
(541) 679-3001
Winston, OR 97496
(541) 679-3001
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Winston Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Se Thompson
Winston, OR 97496
(541) 679-3002
Winston, OR 97496
(541) 679-3002
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
97496, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverside Adtc (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
Po Box 2033
Winston, OR 97496
(541) 679-6129
Winston, OR 97496
(541) 679-6129
Gr: Inquire with school | 34 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97496, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97496, OR include Mcgovern Elementary School, Brockway Elementary School and Douglas High School.
How many public schools are located in 97496?
4 public schools are located in 97496.
What is the racial composition of students in 97496?
97496 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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