For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,452 students in Canby, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Canby, OR are Howard Eccles Elementary School, William Knight Elementary School and Philander Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canby, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canby have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Canby, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Eccles Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
562 Nw 5th Ave
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7120
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7120
Grades: K-6
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
William Knight Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Grant St
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7100
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7100
Grades: K-6
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Philander Lee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 S Ivy
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7150
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7150
Grades: K-6
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Cecile Trost Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Redwood
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7130
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7130
Grades: K-6
| 444 students
Canby, Oregon 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Se 13th Ave
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7140
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7140
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Canby, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Canby, OR include Howard Eccles Elementary School, William Knight Elementary School and Philander Lee Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canby?
4 public elementary schools are located in Canby.
What is the racial composition of students in Canby?
Canby public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Canby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Canby include: Cecile Trost Elementary School vs. Howard Eccles Elementary School, Philander Lee Elementary School vs. Cecile Trost Elementary School, Howard Eccles Elementary School vs. Cecile Trost Elementary School
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