For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 5,656 students in Benton County, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, OR are Bessie Coleman Elementary School, Franklin School and Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Benton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bessie Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3838 Nw Walnut Blvd
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5958
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5958
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Franklin School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Nw 18th St
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5747
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5747
Gr: K-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1825 Nw 27th St
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5951
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5951
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Cheldelin Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
987 Conifer Blvd Ne
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5971
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5971
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Blodgett Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35177 Tum Tum Rd
Blodgett, OR 97326
(541) 453-4101
Blodgett, OR 97326
(541) 453-4101
Gr: K-4 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Philomath Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Philomath Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
239 S 16th St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3253
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3253
Gr: 2-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Inavale Community Partners Dba Muddy Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30252 Bellfountain Rd
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 752-0377
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 752-0377
Gr: K-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Linus Pauling Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Nw Cleveland Ave
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5961
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5961
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 Sw 35th St
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-5938
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-5938
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Philomath Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2021 Chapel Dr
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Mt View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Ne Granger Ave
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 766-4760
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 766-4760
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Letitia Carson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Nw Satinwood
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5987
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5987
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Se Alexander Ave
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-5955
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-5955
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Kings Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38840 Kings Valley Hwy
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2134
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2134
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Monroe Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dragon Dr
Monroe, OR 97456
(541) 847-5139
Monroe, OR 97456
(541) 847-5139
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Nw Garfield Ave
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5941
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5941
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Alsea Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Third
Alsea, OR 97324
(541) 487-4305
Alsea, OR 97324
(541) 487-4305
Gr: K-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
535 S 19th St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2082
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2082
Gr: K-1 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, OR include Bessie Coleman Elementary School, Franklin School and Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benton County?
19 public elementary schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Benton County include: Linus Pauling Middle School vs. Cheldelin Middle School, Cheldelin Middle School vs. Linus Pauling Middle School, Philomath Middle School vs. Cheldelin Middle School
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