For the 2024-25 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 21,168 students in Linn County, OR (there are 14 private schools, serving 1,438 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Linn County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Linn County, OR are Oak Grove Elementary School, Sand Ridge Charter School and North Albany Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Linn County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Oak Grove Dr Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4596
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4596
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Sand Ridge Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30581 Sodaville-mt Home Rd
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 258-5550
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 258-5550
Grades: K-8
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
North Albany Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
815 Thornton Lake Dr Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4588
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4588
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Liberty St Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4578
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4578
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
Willamette Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38776 Nw Cherry St
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 379-9498
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 379-9498
Grades: K-12
| 996 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
336 9th Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4561
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4561
Grades: 3-5
| 120 students
Rank: #77.
Lourdes School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39059 Jordan Rd
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3340
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3340
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Rank: #88.
Oregon Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
833 Nw Santiam Blvd
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Grades: K-12
| 2,057 students
Rank: #99.
Riverview School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1011 Mountain River Dr
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8451
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8451
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1010.
West Albany High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1130 Queen Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4545
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4545
Grades: 9-12
| 1,250 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Harrisburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
642 Smith St
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6544
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6544
Grades: K-4
| 288 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Lacomb School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34110 E Lacomb Rd
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8565
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8565
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3610 Oak St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4591
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4591
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Pioneer School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N 5th St
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8487
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8487
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Rank: #1515.
Scio High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38880 N Main
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3276
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3276
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #1616.
Timber Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
373 Timber Ridge St Ne
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 704-1095
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 704-1095
Grades: 3-8
| 674 students
Rank: #1717.
North Albany Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 North Albany Rd Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4541
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4541
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #1818.
Scio Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38749 Nw Beech St
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3271
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3271
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: #1919.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38875 Nw First Ave
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3265
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3265
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #2020.
Three Lakes High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5905
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5905
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Central Linn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
239 W 2nd St
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2851
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2851
Grades: K-6
| 253 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Sweet Home Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28721 Liberty Rd
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-1833
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-1833
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
Rank: #2323.
Takena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1210 12th Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4613
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4613
Grades: K-2
| 140 students
Rank: #2424.
Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5526 Poplar
Foster, OR 97345
(541) 367-7180
Foster, OR 97345
(541) 367-7180
Grades: K-6
| 340 students
Rank: #2525.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
358 Timber Ridge St Ne
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4565
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4565
Grades: K-3
| 544 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 Long St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7167
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7167
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Periwinkle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2196 21st Ave Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4600
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4600
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #2828.
Seven Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Cascade Dr
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8416
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8416
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #2929.
Santiam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Cascades School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2163 7th St
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8524
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8524
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Green Acres School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 10th St
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8534
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8534
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Rank: #3232.
Hamilton Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32135 Berlin Rd
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8574
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8574
Grades: K-8
| 277 students
Rank: #3333.
Sweet Home Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 22nd Ave
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7187
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7187
Grades: 7-8
| 383 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Central Linn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32433 Hwy 228
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2811
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2811
Grades: 7-12
| 286 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Mari-linn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
641 5th St
Lyons, OR 97358
(503) 859-2154
Lyons, OR 97358
(503) 859-2154
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
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Linn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Linn Alternative Education High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
331 E Blakely Ave
Brownsville, OR 97327
(541) 466-3105
Brownsville, OR 97327
(541) 466-3105
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
32433 Highway 228
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2813
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2813
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
38420 Glass Ave
Crawfordsville, OR 97336
(541) 367-7170
Crawfordsville, OR 97336
(541) 367-7170
Grades: K-6
| 68 students
1005 Springhill Dr Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 704-1021
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 704-1021
Grades: K-2
| 94 students
5355 Scenic Dr Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4570
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4570
Grades: K-1
| 125 students
450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Grades: 5-8
| 169 students
Oregon Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
38761 N Main St
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-4315
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-4315
Grades: K-12
| 3,558 students
Oregon Virtual Education (Closed 2023)
Charter School
38875 Nw 1st Ave
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 614-1300
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 614-1300
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
21211 Coburg Rd
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6984
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6984
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Linn County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Linn County, OR include Oak Grove Elementary School, Sand Ridge Charter School and North Albany Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Linn County?
52 public schools are located in Linn County.
What percentage of students in Linn County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Linn County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Linn County include: South Albany High School vs. West Albany High School, West Albany High School vs. South Albany High School, Sweet Home Junior High School vs. Sand Ridge Charter School
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