For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 571 students in Elmira, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elmira, OR are Elmira Elementary School and Fern Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmira, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elmira have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elmira, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmira Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
88960 Territorial Rd
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8214
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8214
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Fern Ridge Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
88831 Territorial Rd
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8230
Elmira, OR 97437
(541) 935-8230
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Elmira, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elmira, OR include Elmira Elementary School and Fern Ridge Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elmira?
2 public elementary schools are located in Elmira.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmira?
Elmira public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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