For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,040 students in 97523, OR (there are , serving 94 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 97523, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 97523, OR are Evergreen Elementary School, Illinois Valley High School and Lorna Byrne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97523 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97523, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97523, OR 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 W River St
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3136
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3136
Gr: K-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Illinois Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 E. River St.
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2116
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2116
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Lorna Byrne Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Junction Ave
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2163
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2163
Gr: 5-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School
Charter School
341 E Cottage Park Dr Ste 2
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 630-4522
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 630-4522
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97523, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97523, OR include Evergreen Elementary School, Illinois Valley High School and Lorna Byrne Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 97523?
4 public schools are located in 97523.
What percentage of students in 97523 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 97523 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97523?
97523 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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