For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,297 students in Tillamook County, OR (there are 4 private schools, serving 176 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Tillamook County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Tillamook County, OR are Nehalem Elementary School, Trask River High School and Neah-kah-nie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tillamook County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Tillamook County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tillamook County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nehalem Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36300 8th St
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Trask River High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6820 Barracks Cir
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 373-1959
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 373-1959
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Neah-kah-nie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24705 Hwy 101 N
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2272
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Garibaldi Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 Cypress St
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322-0311
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322-0311
Grades: PK-5
| 107 students
Rank: #55.
Neah-kah-nie Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25111 Hwy 101n
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2990
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2990
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3905 Alder Ln
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7544
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7544
Grades: 4-6
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Tillamook Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3906 Alder Ln
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7531
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7531
Grades: 7-8
| 315 students
Rank: #88.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6855 S Prairie Rd
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-8401
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-8401
Grades: 2-3
| 271 students
Rank: #99.
Nestucca High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34660 Parkway Dr
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #1010.
Nestucca K8
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36925 Hwy 101 S
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Rank: #1111.
Tillamook High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2605 12th St
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-2566
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-2566
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: n/an/a
1700 9th St
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7501
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7501
Grades: K-1
| 254 students
Tillamook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camp Tillamook High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6820 Barracks Cir
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-2565
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-2565
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
19995 Blaine Rd
Beaver, OR 97108
(503) 398-5545
Beaver, OR 97108
(503) 398-5545
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
6700 Officers
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-4918
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-4918
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tillamook County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Tillamook County, OR include Nehalem Elementary School, Trask River High School and Neah-kah-nie High School.
How many public schools are located in Tillamook County?
12 public schools are located in Tillamook County.
What percentage of students in Tillamook County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Tillamook County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tillamook County?
Tillamook County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tillamook County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tillamook County include: Tillamook High School vs. Neah-kah-nie High School, Neah-kah-nie High School vs. Tillamook High School, Tillamook Junior High School vs. Neah-kah-nie Middle School
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