For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,153 students in Madras, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Madras, OR are Big Muddy Elementary School, Buff Elementary School and 509j On-line. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madras, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Madras have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Madras, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Muddy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Muddy Road
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Buff Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 Se Buff St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-2457
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-2457
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
509j On-line
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson County Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Se Kemper Way
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Madras Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-3520
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-3520
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Metolius Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Butte Ave Sw
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 546-3104
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 546-3104
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Madras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
390 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Gr: 9-12 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Bridges High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in Madras, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Madras, OR include Big Muddy Elementary School, Buff Elementary School and 509j On-line.
How many public schools are located in Madras?
8 public schools are located in Madras.
What is the racial composition of students in Madras?
Madras public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Madras are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madras include: Buff Elementary School vs. Madras Elementary School, Madras Elementary School vs. Buff Elementary School
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