For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,146 students in Cornelius, OR (there are 2 private schools, serving 326 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Cornelius, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cornelius, OR are Echo Shaw Elementary School, Free Orchards Elementary School and Cornelius Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cornelius, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Cornelius have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cornelius, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Echo Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
914 S Linden St
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2489
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2489
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Free Orchards Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2499 S Beech
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 844-1140
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 844-1140
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Cornelius Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 14th Ave
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2500
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2500
Gr: PK-4 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Cornelius, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cornelius, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Cornelius, OR include Echo Shaw Elementary School, Free Orchards Elementary School and Cornelius Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cornelius?
3 public schools are located in Cornelius.
What percentage of students in Cornelius go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Cornelius are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cornelius?
Cornelius public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cornelius are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cornelius include: Free Orchards Elementary School vs. Echo Shaw Elementary School, Cornelius Elementary School vs. Echo Shaw Elementary School, Echo Shaw Elementary School vs. Cornelius Elementary School
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