Best Schools in Marion County, OR
Marion County, OR has 148 public schools (25 high, 24 middle, 91 elementary) serving 66,233 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Marion County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marion County, OR
The top high schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
2. John F Kennedy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Angel Sd 91 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 220 Students
3. St Paul High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul Sd 45 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 145 Students
4. Cascade Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cascade Sd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students
5. Silverton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1238 Students
6. Stayton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Santiam Sd 29j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 697 Students
7. Gervais High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gervais Sd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 317 Students
8. West Salem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1733 Students
9. Mcnary High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2081 Students
10. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Sd 14j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion County, OR
The top middle schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard Street Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
2. Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 96 Students
3. Cascade Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cascade Sd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 632 Students
4. Judson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 810 Students
5. Mt Angel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Angel Sd 91 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
6. Walker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
7. Whiteaker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students
8. Silverton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
9. Crossler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
10. Leslie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 743 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, OR
The top elementary schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Evergreen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 77 Students
2. Pratum Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 67 Students
3. Victor Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 213 Students
4. Robert Frost Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
5. Eagle Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon Department Of Education • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 143 Students
6. Candalaria Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
7. Sublimity Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Santiam Sd 29j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 357 Students
8. Turner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cascade Sd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 415 Students
9. St Paul Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul Sd 45 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 142 Students
10. Stayton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Santiam Sd 29j • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 322 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion County, OR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion County, OR has a total population of 345,920 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion County, OR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Marion County, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion County, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion County, OR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Marion County, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion County, OR
How many schools are in Marion County, OR?
Marion County, OR has 148 public schools: 25 high schools, 24 middle schools and 91 elementary schools, serving 66,233 students in total.
How do schools in Marion County perform on state tests?
On average, 148 schools in Marion County score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Marion County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marion County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Marion County
13 places in Marion County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (13)
- Salem (49)
- Keizer (11)
- Silverton (10)
- Woodburn (8)
- Aurora (4)
- Turner (4)
- Gervais (3)
- Jefferson (3)
- Stayton (3)
- Aumsville (2)
- St Paul (2)
- Scotts Mills (1)
- Sublimity (1)
School districts (10)
- Salem-Keizer SD 24J (65 schools)
- Silver Falls SD 4J (13 schools)
- Woodburn SD 103 (8 schools)
- Cascade SD 5 (6 schools)
- North Santiam SD 29J (5 schools)
- Oregon Department of Education (5 schools)
- Gervais SD 1 (4 schools)
- North Marion SD 15 (4 schools)
- Jefferson SD 14J (3 schools)
- Mt Angel SD 91 (3 schools)