For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,375 students in Molalla, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Molalla, OR are Rural Dell Elementary School, Molalla Elementary School and Molalla River Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Molalla, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Molalla have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Molalla, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rural Dell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10500 S Hwy 211
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 651-2128
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 651-2128
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Molalla Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 Toliver Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Molalla River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16897 S Callahan Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Molalla River Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 Leroy
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Molalla, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
39214 South Sawtell Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-8986
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-8986
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
412 Sweigle
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2359
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2359
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Renaissance Public Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
39214 S Sawtell Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 759-7002
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 759-7002
Grades: 3-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Molalla, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Molalla, OR include Rural Dell Elementary School, Molalla Elementary School and Molalla River Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Molalla?
4 public elementary schools are located in Molalla.
What is the racial composition of students in Molalla?
Molalla public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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