For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 240 students in Gilchrist, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Gilchrist, OR are Gilchrist Elementary School and Gilchrist Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilchrist, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Gilchrist have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gilchrist, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilchrist Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Mountain View Dr
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Grades: K-6
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Mountain View Dr
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gilchrist, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Gilchrist, OR include Gilchrist Elementary School and Gilchrist Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Gilchrist?
2 public schools are located in Gilchrist.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilchrist?
Gilchrist public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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