For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,362 students in 97479, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 97479, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97479, OR are Sutherlin High School, Sutherlin Valley Online Academy and Sutherlin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97479 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97479, OR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97479, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutherlin High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Fourth St
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-9551
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-9551
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Sutherlin Valley Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 E Central Ave
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 529-2302
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 529-2302
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Sutherlin Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
649 E Fourth St
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-2668
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-2668
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
West Sutherlin Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
531 N Comstock Rd
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-3688
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-3688
Gr: 3-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
East Sutherlin Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
323 E Third Ave
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-2912
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-2912
Gr: PK-2 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97479, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97479, OR include Sutherlin High School, Sutherlin Valley Online Academy and Sutherlin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 97479?
5 public schools are located in 97479.
What percentage of students in 97479 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 97479 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97479?
97479 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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