For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,374 students in the neighborhood of Sunnyslope, Salem, OR.
The neighborhood of Sunnyslope, Salem, OR public schools have a diversity score of 0.52, which is less than the Oregon public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyslope, Salem, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schirle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4875 Justice Way S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Crossler Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Davis Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4871 Liberty Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3165
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3165
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Sprague High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2373 Kuebler Blvd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3261
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 1,765 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyslope, Salem, OR?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyslope, Salem, OR include Schirle Elementary School, Crossler Middle School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunnyslope, Salem?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunnyslope, Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunnyslope, Salem?
the neighborhood of Sunnyslope, Salem public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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