For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,783 students in Jefferson County, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OR are Big Muddy Elementary School, Black Butte Elementary School and Ashwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Muddy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Muddy Road
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Black Butte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25745 Sw Forest Service Road 1
Camp Sherman, OR 97730
(541) 595-6203
Camp Sherman, OR 97730
(541) 595-6203
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Ashwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18624 Ne Main
Ashwood, OR 97711
(541) 489-3297
Ashwood, OR 97711
(541) 489-3297
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
Rank: #44.
Terrebonne Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1199 B Ave
Terrebonne, OR 97760
(541) 923-4856
Terrebonne, OR 97760
(541) 923-4856
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Buff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 Se Buff St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-2457
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-2457
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #66.
Culver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 West E St
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-6861
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-6861
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Se Kemper Way
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #88.
Bridges High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #99.
Metolius Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 Butte Ave Sw
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 546-3104
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 546-3104
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #1010.
Culver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
218 West F St
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-3090
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #1111.
Madras Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-3520
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-3520
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1212.
Madras High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
390 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #1313.
Culver High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 Fifth St
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-2251
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #1414.
509j On-line
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Rank: #1515.
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Chukar Road
Warm Springs, OR 97761
(541) 553-1128
Warm Springs, OR 97761
(541) 553-1128
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OR include Big Muddy Elementary School, Black Butte Elementary School and Ashwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
15 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jefferson County include: Culver High School vs. Madras High School, Madras High School vs. Culver High School
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