Best Schools in Corvallis, Oregon
17 schools · 13 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High
Choosing a school in Corvallis?
Use this page to compare every school in Corvallis by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Bessie Coleman Elementary School
Elementary · Corvallis Sd 509j. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Ashbrook Independent School
Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Franklin School
Elementary · Corvallis Sd 509j. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Corvallis for 2026 are Bessie Coleman Elementary School (8.8/10), Ashbrook Independent School (8.5/10), and Franklin School (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
17
13 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$488,950
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
17
13 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$488,950
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 27% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Corvallis schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Corvallis
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (16 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bessie Coleman Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Ashbrook Independent School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Franklin School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Inavale Community Partners Dba Muddy Creek Charter School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Cheldelin Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Crescent Valley High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Garfield Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Lincoln Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Linus Pauling Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.9/10
- Median household income
- $66,854
- Median home value
- $488,950
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59%
- Avg commute
- 18 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 48%
38% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Corvallis compares
Oregon rank
#22 of 117
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Oregon avg (6.3)
Median household income
$67k
87% of Oregon median
Schools in this city
16
About Schools in Corvallis, Oregon
Corvallis runs 13 ranked public schools, and the system performs well above what most mid-size Oregon cities deliver. The average school score across the district is 7.3 out of 10, and 8 of those 13 schools — 62% — clear the 7.0 mark. That kind of consistency matters for parents who aren't locked into a single neighborhood: the floor here is genuinely high.
Elementary options are the system's clearest strength. Lincoln Elementary leads the city with an 8.9 out of 10, the highest score among all 13 ranked schools. Franklin School follows at 8.4, and Bessie Coleman Elementary and Mt. View Elementary each come in at 7.7. Four strong elementary campuses give families real choice at the K–5 level, and the scores hold across different parts of the city rather than clustering in one zone.
The secondary pipeline holds up. Crescent Valley High School scores 7.7, matching the third-tier elementary schools and confirming that academic performance doesn't drop off sharply as students advance. Parents tracking a long arc from kindergarten through graduation will find the transition points less disruptive than in many comparable cities.
For practical decision-making: if elementary placement is the priority, Lincoln and Franklin are the standout targets. Both score well above the city average and rank among the top elementary programs in the region. Families zoned for Bessie Coleman or Mt. View are still landing at 7.7 schools — a result many cities would envy at that level. The 62% rate of 7-plus-rated schools means that even secondary assignment zones carry less risk than in systems where quality concentrates in just one or two campuses. Corvallis is a city where the research process can reasonably start with location and logistics rather than scrambling to identify the one school worth attending.
Elementary Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 346 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.8 | ||
| 2 | 303 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.4 | ||
| 3 | 102 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 4 | 273 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 | ||
| 5 | 368 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 6 | 320 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 7 | 231 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 8 | 358 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 | ||
| 9 | 353 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 | ||
| Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Ashbrook Independent School
Private
106 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.5 | ||
Show all 13 elementary schools in Corvallis
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 535 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 2 | 732 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 942 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 2 | 1,255 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
Schools in Corvallis
Corvallis, Oregon · 17 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$66,854
Median Home Value
$488,950
Median Rent
$1,350/mo
Population
68,119
College Educated
59%
Homeownership
48%
Avg Commute
18 min
Poverty Rate
23.1%
Community Profile
Corvallis has a median household income of $66,854. It is a well-educated community where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $488,950, with a median rent of $1,350/month. The area has a poverty rate of 23.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 18 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Oregon
- Elementary
- 13
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Oregon
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Corvallis, Oregon
How many schools are in Corvallis, Oregon?
Corvallis has 17 schools, including 13 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Corvallis, Oregon?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Corvallis is 6.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Corvallis, Oregon?
The top-ranked school in Corvallis on MySchoolScout is Bessie Coleman Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Corvallis, Oregon?
The top-ranked elementary school in Corvallis on MySchoolScout is Bessie Coleman Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Corvallis, Oregon?
The top-ranked middle school in Corvallis on MySchoolScout is Cheldelin Middle School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best high school in Corvallis, Oregon?
The top-ranked high school in Corvallis on MySchoolScout is Crescent Valley High School with a composite score of 6.9/10.
How many school districts serve Corvallis, Oregon?
Corvallis is served by 1 school district: Corvallis Sd 509j.
What is the education level in Corvallis, Oregon?
According to Census data, 59% of adults in Corvallis have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Corvallis, Oregon?
The median household income in Corvallis is approximately $66,854 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Corvallis, Oregon?
Yes, Corvallis has 4 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Ashbrook Independent School with a score of 8.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Corvallis, Oregon?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Corvallis is 16.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Corvallis, Oregon?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.