For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,297 students in Tillamook County, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 144 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Tillamook County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tillamook County, OR are Nehalem Elementary School, Neah-kah-nie High School and Trask River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tillamook County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Tillamook County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tillamook County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nehalem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36300 8th St
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Neah-kah-nie High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24705 Hwy 101 N
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2272
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Trask River High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6820 Barracks Cir
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 373-1959
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 373-1959
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Garibaldi Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 Cypress St
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322-0311
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322-0311
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6855 S Prairie Rd
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-8401
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-8401
Gr: 2-3 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Neah-kah-nie Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25111 Hwy 101n
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2990
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2990
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Tillamook Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3906 Alder Ln
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7531
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7531
Gr: 7-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
East Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3905 Alder Ln
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7544
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7544
Gr: 4-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Nestucca High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34660 Parkway Dr
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Nestucca K8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36925 Hwy 101 S
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Tillamook High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2605 12th St
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-2566
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-2566
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
1700 9th St
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7501
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-7501
Gr: K-1 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tillamook County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Tillamook County, OR include Nehalem Elementary School, Neah-kah-nie High School and Trask River High School.
How many public schools are located in Tillamook County?
12 public schools are located in Tillamook County.
What percentage of students in Tillamook County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Tillamook County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tillamook County?
Tillamook County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tillamook County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tillamook County include: Neah-kah-nie High School vs. Tillamook High School, Tillamook High School vs. Neah-kah-nie High School, Tillamook Junior High School vs. Neah-kah-nie Middle School
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