For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,965 students in 97420, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 130 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 97420, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 97420, OR are Resource Link Charter School, Destinations Academy and Eastside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97420 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97420, OR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97420, OR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Resource Link Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Hemlock Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1485
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1485
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Destinations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 S 10th St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1487
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1487
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Eastside School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
370 2nd Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1340
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1340
Grades: K-2
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
62858 Hwy 101
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 751-1649
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 751-1649
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
Rank: #55.
Marshfield Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10th & Ingersoll
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1400
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 835 students
Rank: #66.
Millicoma School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
260 2nd Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1468
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1468
Grades: 3-6
| 473 students
Rank: #77.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Madison St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-1218
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-1218
Grades: K-2
| 296 students
Rank: #88.
Marshfield Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 S 7th St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-3104
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-3104
Grades: 7-8
| 408 students
Rank: #99.
Sunset School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
245 S Cammann St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-1242
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-1242
Grades: 3-6
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Teakwood Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 269-1611
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 269-1611
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
97420, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
62858 Hwy 101 South
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1350
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1350
Grades: K-4
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97420, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97420, OR include Resource Link Charter School, Destinations Academy and Eastside School.
How many public schools are located in 97420?
10 public schools are located in 97420.
What percentage of students in 97420 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 97420 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97420?
97420 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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