For the 2024-25 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 15,407 students in Yamhill County, OR (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,080 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Yamhill County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Yamhill County, OR are Ewing Young Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School and Antonia Crater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yamhill County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Yamhill County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yamhill County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ewing Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17600 Ne North Valley Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4750
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4750
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Nw 14th St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4800
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4800
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
Antonia Crater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 W Foothills Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4650
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4650
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Duniway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
575 Nw Michelbook Ln
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4400
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Rank: #55.
Dundee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Sw 5th
Dundee, OR 97115
(503) 554-4850
Dundee, OR 97115
(503) 554-4850
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #66.
Mabel Rush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1441 Deborah Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4450
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4450
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Eola Hills Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9015 Community Club Rd
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 843-2537
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 843-2537
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Sheridan Allprep Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
339 Nw Sherman St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-9330
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-9330
Grades: K-12
| 229 students
Rank: #99.
Grandhaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3200 Ne Mcdonald Ln
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4700
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4700
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #1010.
Yamhill Carlton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 N Maple St
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7600
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 292 students
Rank: #1111.
Chehalem Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 W Foothills Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #1212.
Newby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1125 Nw 2nd St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4900
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4900
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1313.
Joan Austin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 N Center St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4550
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4550
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #1414.
Wascher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
986 7th St
Lafayette, OR 97127
(503) 565-5400
Lafayette, OR 97127
(503) 565-5400
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #1515.
Mountain View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2015 Emery Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #1616.
Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Sw Fellows St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4600
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4600
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1717.
Mcminnville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Ne 15th St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4200
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,319 students
Rank: #1818.
Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 E 8th
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-5050
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-5050
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1919.
Willamina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #2020.
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
420 S Third St
Carlton, OR 97111
(503) 852-7161
Carlton, OR 97111
(503) 852-7161
Grades: K-3
| 301 students
Rank: #2121.
Patton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Ne 19th St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4500
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #2222.
Sue Buel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1985 Se Davis St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-5500
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-5500
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2323.
Newberg Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Douglas Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4400
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,389 students
Rank: #2424.
Perrydale School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7445 Perrydale Rd
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-3184
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-3184
Grades: K-12
| 318 students
Rank: #2525.
Amity High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 Oak St
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-2181
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-2181
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #2626.
Amity Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Rice Ln
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-3751
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-3751
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #2727.
Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Main
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Grades: 4-8
| 328 students
Rank: #2828.
Amity Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Church St
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-0518
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-0518
Grades: 6-8
| 169 students
Rank: #2929.
Faulconer-chapman School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
332 Sw Cornwall St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6960
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6960
Grades: K-8
| 482 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Dayton Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Willamina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2374
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2374
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #3232.
Sheridan High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
433 S Bridge St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #3333.
Dayton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2273
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2273
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Dayton Grade School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2217
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2217
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Willamina Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
Yamhill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Lafayette Ave
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4700
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4700
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
339 Nw Sherman St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-2266
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-2266
Grades: K-3
| 286 students
1330 North Cowls St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-5600
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Sheridan Japanese School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
430 Sw Monroe St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3400
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3400
Grades: 4-12
| 54 students
Sheridan Spartan Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
433 S Bridge St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
310 E Main
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yamhill County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Yamhill County, OR include Ewing Young Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School and Antonia Crater Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yamhill County?
35 public schools are located in Yamhill County.
What percentage of students in Yamhill County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Yamhill County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yamhill County?
Yamhill County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yamhill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yamhill County include: Patton Middle School vs. Duniway Middle School, Duniway Middle School vs. Patton Middle School, Amity Middle School vs. Dayton Jr High School
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