For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 442 students in Colton, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colton, OR are Colton Middle School and Colton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colton, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Colton, OR (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21580 S Schieffer Rd
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2319
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-2319
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Colton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30439 S Grays Hill Rd
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3536
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3536
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
30205 S Wall St
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3535
Colton, OR 97017
(503) 824-3535
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 136:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Colton, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colton, OR include Colton Middle School and Colton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Colton.
What is the racial composition of students in Colton?
Colton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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