For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 6,366 students in 97301, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97301, OR are Howard Street Charter, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Eagle Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97301 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97301, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97301, OR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
999a Locust Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Grades: K-5
| 152 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1132 19th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Grant Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #66.
Parrish Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
802 Capitol St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3210
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3210
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #77.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 14th St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3134
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3134
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #88.
Swegle Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1751 Aguilas Ct Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3191
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3191
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1104 Savage Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3157
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3157
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
466 Richmond Ave Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3180
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3180
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1111.
Waldo Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Lansing Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3215
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3215
Grades: 6-8
| 1,035 students
Rank: #1212.
Eyre Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4868 Buffalo Dr Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3311
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3311
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #1313.
Houck Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Connecticut
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3446
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3446
Grades: 6-8
| 873 students
Rank: #1414.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4612 Auburn Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3128
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3128
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oregon School For The Deaf
Special Education School
999a Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 400-6180
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 400-6180
Grades: K-12
| 94 students
97301, Oregon 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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 97301, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97301, OR include Howard Street Charter, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Eagle Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97301?
15 public elementary schools are located in 97301.
What is the racial composition of students in 97301?
97301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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