For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 848 students in 97056, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97056, OR are South Columbia Family School, Grant Watts Elementary School and Scappoose Online Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97056 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97056, OR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97056, OR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Columbia Family School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34555 Berg Rd
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Grant Watts Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52000 Se Third Pl
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8002
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8002
Gr: K-3 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Scappoose Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33589 High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Otto Petersen Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52050 Se 3rd St
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8003
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8003
Gr: 4-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 97056, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97056, OR include South Columbia Family School, Grant Watts Elementary School and Scappoose Online Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97056?
4 public elementary schools are located in 97056.
What is the racial composition of students in 97056?
97056 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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