For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 455 students in Marion County, OR.
The top ranked public preschool in Marion County, OR is St. Paul Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, OR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20449 Main St Ne
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2691
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2691
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
20257 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-8555
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-8555
Grades: PK-2
| 310 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21st Century Community Schoolhouse High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 Liberty St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
1515 Saginaw St S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Grades: K-2
| 26 students
Barbara Roberts High School And Secondary Programs (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4071 Winema Pl, Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
6580 State St
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Grades: 3-5
| 64 students
10327 River Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Grades: K-1
| 143 students
6425 Fruitland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Grades: K-2
| 69 students
Grant Community Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
5774 Hazel Green Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
7495 Portland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
6023 B St
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8495
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8495
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
4950 Silverton Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
7990 Wheatland Rd North
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
12465 Meridian Rd North
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 634-2421
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 634-2421
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Oregon School For The Blind (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
700 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
2450 Strong Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
6974 Bates Rd South
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
West Salem Language Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 12024
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Grades: K-3
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marion County, OR?
The top ranked public preschools in Marion County, OR include St. Paul Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County?
2 public preschools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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