For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 356 students in Vernonia, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vernonia, OR are Vernonia Elementary School and Vernonia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernonia, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vernonia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Vernonia, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernonia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Vernonia Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
Vernonia, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1462 Bridge St
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-5711
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-5711
Grades: K-3
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Vernonia, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vernonia, OR include Vernonia Elementary School and Vernonia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vernonia?
2 public elementary schools are located in Vernonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernonia?
Vernonia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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