For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 770 students in Florence, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Florence, OR are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Florence have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Florence, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 elementary schools in Florence, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Florence, OR include Siuslaw Elementary School and Siuslaw Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Florence?
2 public elementary schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Florence include: Siuslaw Elementary School vs. Siuslaw Middle School, Siuslaw Middle School vs. Siuslaw Elementary School
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