For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,444 students in 97038, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97038, OR are Rural Dell Elementary School, Molalla River Academy and Molalla Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97038 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97038, OR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97038, OR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rural Dell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10500 S Hwy 211
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 651-2128
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 651-2128
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Molalla River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16897 S Callahan Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Molalla Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 Toliver Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Molalla River Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 Leroy
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 97038, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97038, OR include Rural Dell Elementary School, Molalla River Academy and Molalla Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97038?
4 public elementary schools are located in 97038.
What is the racial composition of students in 97038?
97038 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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