For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,620 students in Curry County, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Curry County, OR are Driftwood Elementary School, Riley Creek Elementary School and Kalmiopsis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Curry County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Curry County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Curry County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Driftwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Oregon St
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 332-2712
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 332-2712
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Riley Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
94350 6th St
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6604
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6604
Grades: K-8
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Kalmiopsis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 Easy St
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7417
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7417
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #44.
Azalea Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 Pacific Ave
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7427
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7427
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Plains Adult Diploma Program
Magnet School
600 S Main
Langlois, OR 97450
(785) 252-3695
Langlois, OR 97450
(785) 252-3695
Grades: 6-12
| 1,185 students
Curry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
03925 Cougar Ln
Agness, OR 97406
(541) 247-7896
Agness, OR 97406
(541) 247-7896
Grades: K-5
| 5 students
48241 Hwy 101
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2326
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2326
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
Gold Beach Technology Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
29516 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Upper Chetco Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
99603 N Bank Chetco River Rd
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 412-9072
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 412-9072
Grades: 1-6
| 25 students
564 Fern St (mail)
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2509
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2509
Grades: 5
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Curry County, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Curry County, OR include Driftwood Elementary School, Riley Creek Elementary School and Kalmiopsis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Curry County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Curry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Curry County?
Curry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Curry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Curry County include: Kalmiopsis Elementary School vs. Driftwood Elementary School, Driftwood Elementary School vs. Kalmiopsis Elementary School, Riley Creek Elementary School vs. Kalmiopsis Elementary School
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