For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,562 students in Stayton, OR (there are , serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Stayton, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stayton, OR are North Santiam Options Academy, Stayton Elementary School and Stayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stayton, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Stayton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Stayton, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Stayton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
875 N 3rd
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2336
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2336
Gr: K-3 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Stayton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2171
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Stayton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Shaff Rd
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2198
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2198
Gr: 4-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stayton, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Stayton, OR include North Santiam Options Academy, Stayton Elementary School and Stayton High School.
How many public schools are located in Stayton?
4 public schools are located in Stayton.
What percentage of students in Stayton go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Stayton are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stayton?
Stayton public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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