For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,200 students in Florence, OR (there are , serving 25 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Florence, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Florence, OR are Siuslaw High School, Siuslaw Elementary School and Siuslaw Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Florence have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Florence, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Siuslaw High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2975 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-3448
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-3448
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Siuslaw Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2221 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2514
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2514
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Siuslaw Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-8241
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-8241
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
4859 S Jetty Rd
Florence, OR 97439
(503) 867-0733
Florence, OR 97439
(503) 867-0733
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Florence, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2151 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2070
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2070
Grades: 4-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Florence, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Florence, OR include Siuslaw High School, Siuslaw Elementary School and Siuslaw Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Florence?
4 public schools are located in Florence.
What percentage of students in Florence go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Florence are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Florence include: Siuslaw Elementary School vs. Siuslaw High School, Siuslaw Elementary School vs. Siuslaw Middle School, Siuslaw High School vs. Siuslaw Elementary School
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