For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,452 students in Canby, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Canby, OR are William Knight Elementary School, Howard Eccles Elementary School and Philander Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canby, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canby have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Canby, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Knight Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Grant St
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7100
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7100
Gr: K-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Howard Eccles Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
562 Nw 5th Ave
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7120
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7120
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Philander Lee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 S Ivy
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7150
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7150
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Cecile Trost Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Redwood
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7130
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7130
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Canby, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
350 Se 13th Ave
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7140
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7140
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Canby, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Canby, OR include William Knight Elementary School, Howard Eccles Elementary School and Philander Lee Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canby?
4 public elementary schools are located in Canby.
What is the racial composition of students in Canby?
Canby public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Canby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Canby include: Philander Lee Elementary School vs. Cecile Trost Elementary School, Cecile Trost Elementary School vs. Philander Lee Elementary School, Cecile Trost Elementary School vs. Howard Eccles Elementary School
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