For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,040 students in 97002, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97002, OR are North Marion Intermediate School and North Marion Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97002 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97002, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97002, OR Public Elementary Schools (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 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 elementary schools in 97002, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97002, OR include North Marion Intermediate School and North Marion Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97002?
3 public elementary schools are located in 97002.
What is the racial composition of students in 97002?
97002 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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