Best 97535 Oregon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,108 students in 97535, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 32 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 97535, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97535, OR are Armadillo Community Charter School, Phoenix High School and Phoenix-talent Rising Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97535 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97535, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97535, OR Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armadillo Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
302 W 1st St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3287
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
745 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-1526
Gr: 9-12 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix-talent Rising Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Phoenix Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 97535, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97535, OR include Armadillo Community Charter School, Phoenix High School and Phoenix-talent Rising Academy.
How many public schools are located in 97535?
4 public schools are located in 97535.
What percentage of students in 97535 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 97535 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97535?
97535 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

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