For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,080 students in Junction City, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Junction City, OR are Territorial Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School and Oaklea Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Junction City, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Junction City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Junction City, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Territorial Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
92609 Territorial Rd
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-8371
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-8371
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Laurel St
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-2386
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-2386
Grades: K-4
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Oaklea Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Rose St
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-3381
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-3381
Grades: 5-8
| 448 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Junction City, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Junction City, OR include Territorial Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School and Oaklea Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Junction City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Junction City.
What is the racial composition of students in Junction City?
Junction City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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