Best Schools in Yamhill County, OR
Yamhill County, OR has 45 public schools (10 high, 9 middle, 24 elementary) serving 18,874 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Yamhill County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yamhill County, OR
The top high schools in Yamhill County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yamhill Carlton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yamhill Carlton Sd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students
2. Newberg Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberg Sd 29j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1389 Students
3. Mcminnville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminnville Sd 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2319 Students
4. Nestucca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nestucca Valley Sd 101j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
5. Gaston Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston Sd 511j • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 245 Students
6. Hillsboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
7. Dayton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dayton Sd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
8. Sheridan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan Sd 48j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
9. Amity High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amity Sd 4j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
10. Willamina High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willamina Sd 30j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yamhill County, OR
The top middle schools in Yamhill County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Duniway Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminnville Sd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 806 Students
2. Chehalem Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberg Sd 29j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
3. Patton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminnville Sd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 699 Students
4. Mountain View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberg Sd 29j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
5. Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yamhill Carlton Sd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 328 Students
6. South Meadows Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro Sd 1j • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 709 Students
7. Amity Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amity Sd 4j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
8. Willamina Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willamina Sd 30j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
9. Dayton Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dayton Sd 8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yamhill County, OR
The top elementary schools in Yamhill County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ewing Young Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberg Sd 29j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 206 Students
2. Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminnville Sd 40 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 551 Students
3. Dundee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberg Sd 29j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 208 Students
4. Antonia Crater Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberg Sd 29j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students
5. Farmington View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 245 Students
6. Yamhill Carlton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yamhill Carlton Sd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 301 Students
7. Mabel Rush Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberg Sd 29j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
8. Joan Austin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberg Sd 29j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 218 Students
9. Grandhaven Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminnville Sd 40 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 443 Students
10. Wascher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminnville Sd 40 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Yamhill County, OR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Yamhill County, OR has a total population of 107,722 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Yamhill 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 Yamhill County, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yamhill County, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yamhill 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 Yamhill County, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yamhill County, OR
How many schools are in Yamhill County, OR?
Yamhill County, OR has 45 public schools: 10 high schools, 9 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 18,874 students in total.
How do schools in Yamhill County perform on state tests?
On average, 45 schools in Yamhill County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Yamhill County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yamhill 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: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Yamhill County
10 places in Yamhill County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Mcminnville (8)
- Newberg (8)
- Amity (3)
- Dayton (3)
- Sheridan (3)
- Willamina (3)
- Yamhill (2)
- Carlton (1)
- Dundee (1)
- Lafayette (1)
School districts (7)
- McMinnville SD 40 (9 schools)
- Newberg SD 29J (9 schools)
- Amity SD 4J (3 schools)
- Dayton SD 8 (3 schools)
- Sheridan SD 48J (3 schools)
- Willamina SD 30J (3 schools)
- Yamhill Carlton SD 1 (3 schools)