For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,604 students in Aurora, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Aurora, OR are North Marion Intermediate School, North Marion High School and North Marion Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Aurora, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Marion Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20237 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7114
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7114
Gr: 3-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
North Marion High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20167 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7124
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7124
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
North Marion Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20246 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7118
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7118
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
20257 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-8555
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-8555
Gr: PK-2 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Aurora, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Aurora, OR include North Marion Intermediate School, North Marion High School and North Marion Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Aurora?
4 public schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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