For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,148 students in 97038, OR (there are , serving 443 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 97038, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 97038, OR are Molalla High School, Rural Dell Elementary School and Molalla River Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97038 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97038, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97038, OR 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Molalla High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
357 Francis St
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2355
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Rural Dell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10500 S Hwy 211
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 651-2128
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 651-2128
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Molalla River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16897 S Callahan Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6672
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Molalla Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 Toliver Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4333
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Molalla River Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 Leroy
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-6133
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
97038, Oregon 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
39214 South Sawtell Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-8986
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-8986
Gr: K-5
Renaissance Public Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
39214 S Sawtell Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 759-7002
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 759-7002
Gr: 3-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97038, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97038, OR include Molalla High School, Rural Dell Elementary School and Molalla River Academy.
How many public schools are located in 97038?
5 public schools are located in 97038.
What percentage of students in 97038 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 97038 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97038?
97038 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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