For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 604 students in 97017, OR.
The top ranked public schools in 97017, OR are Colton Middle School, Colton Elementary School and Colton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97017 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97017, OR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97017, OR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colton Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21580 S Schieffer Rd
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2319
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2319
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Colton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30439 S Grays Hill Rd
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3536
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3536
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Colton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30205 S Wall St
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2311
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
30205 S Wall St
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3535
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3535
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97017, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97017, OR include Colton Middle School, Colton Elementary School and Colton High School.
How many public schools are located in 97017?
4 public schools are located in 97017.
What is the racial composition of students in 97017?
97017 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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