For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 862 students in Sweet Home, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sweet Home, OR are Sweet Home Charter School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Holley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweet Home, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sweet Home have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sweet Home, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweet Home Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28721 Liberty Rd
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-1833
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-1833
Gr: K-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 Long St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7167
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7167
Gr: K-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Holley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40336 Crawfordsville Dr
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7162
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7162
Gr: K-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Oak Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 Elm St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7165
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7165
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sweet Home, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sweet Home, OR include Sweet Home Charter School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Holley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sweet Home?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sweet Home.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweet Home?
Sweet Home public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sweet Home are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sweet Home include: Oak Heights Elementary School vs. Hawthorne Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School vs. Oak Heights Elementary School
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