Best Schools in Eugene, Oregon
70 schools · 40 Elementary · 10 Middle · 16 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in Eugene?
Use this page to compare every school in Eugene by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Chinese Language Immersion School
Elementary · Eugene Sd 4j. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Coburg Community Charter School
Elementary · Eugene Sd 4j. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Crow High School
High · Crow-applegate-lorane Sd 66. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Eugene for 2026 are Chinese Language Immersion School (9.7/10), Coburg Community Charter School (9.2/10), and Crow High School (8.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 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
70
50 public · 20 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$463,350
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
70
50 public · 20 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$463,350
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.4/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 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 Eugene schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Eugene
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 70). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese Language Immersion School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Coburg Community Charter School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Crow High School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Camas Ridge Community Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Edgewood Community Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Charlemagne French Immersion Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Yujin Gakuen Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Adams Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Edison Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Ridgeline Montessori | 8.1 / 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
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $71,607
- Median home value
- $463,350
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45%
- Avg commute
- 19 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 53%
30% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Eugene compares
Oregon rank
#44 of 117
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Oregon avg (6.3)
Median household income
$72k
93% of Oregon median
Schools in this city
60
Education Snapshot
Eugene, OregonEugene's 70 schools serve roughly 23,989 students across 4 districts. The level structure leans elementary-heavy: 40 elementary campuses account for more than half the total, while 10 middle schools, 16 high schools, and 4 alternative or combined programs cover the upper grades. MySchoolScout composite ratings average 6.3/10 across 60 scored schools, exactly matching the Oregon state average of 6.3/10 and placing Eugene squarely at the state midpoint — no gap above or below the statewide peer group. Six charter schools offer options beyond the four traditional district tracks. The city's median household income of $71,998 trails Oregon's state median of $83,424 by 14%, placing most Eugene families below what an average Oregon household earns. Forty-three percent of Eugene adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a formal attainment figure worth weighing alongside the city's below-state median income when evaluating the full school environment.
About Schools in Eugene, Oregon
Eugene's public school system spans 50 ranked schools with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 — a solid baseline that reflects a city with meaningful high performers alongside schools that trail the citywide norm. Forty-two percent of Eugene schools score 7 or above, meaning parents have genuine options across the city, not just in one corner of the district.
At the top of the rankings, Chinese Language Immersion School leads all Eugene public schools with a 9.4 out of 10 — the highest score in the city and a standout result even by regional standards. The school draws families specifically for its dual-language program, so it's worth understanding admission logistics early. Close behind are Camas Ridge Community Elementary (9.0), Yujin Gakuen Elementary School (8.8), and Coburg Community Charter School (8.7), all elementary-level schools that give parents strong choices before middle school. Crow High School (8.9) is the top-ranked high school in Eugene's results and worth a close look for families planning ahead.
The elementary tier is where Eugene's highest scores concentrate. Parents with children approaching middle or high school should research individual school performance carefully, since the spread between Eugene's strongest and weakest schools is wide. With an average of 6.6 across all 50 ranked schools, roughly half the city's schools fall below that midpoint — knowing which neighborhoods feed into which schools matters here.
Practically, parents should prioritize three steps: confirm attendance boundaries early, since several of Eugene's top schools are magnet or charter programs with separate enrollment windows; look beyond the citywide average when evaluating a specific address, because a 6.6 mean can obscure significant local variation; and factor in the elementary-to-middle pipeline, since a strong elementary school in one part of the city doesn't always connect to a comparably rated middle school. Eugene gives families real choices — 21 schools clearing the 7-out-of-10 threshold is a meaningful number — but those choices reward parents who research early and act on enrollment deadlines.
Elementary Schools
40 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 117 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.7 |
| 2 | 220 students · Kindergarten–8th | 9.2 |
| 3 | 247 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 |
| 4 | 428 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 5 | 326 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 6 | 250 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 7 | 396 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 8 | 348 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 9 | 250 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.1 |
| 10 | 224 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.6 |
Show all 40 elementary schools in Eugene
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 561 students · 6th–8th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 352 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 405 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 4 | 390 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 5 | 369 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 6 | 351 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 7 | 502 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
| 8 | 415 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 |
| 9 | 362 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 |
| 10 | 515 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
High Schools
16 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 students · 9th–12th | 8.6 | ||
| 2 | 1,484 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 3 | 1,521 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 4 | 58 students · 8th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 5 | 1,078 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 6 | 117 students · 7th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 7 | 1,474 students · 9th–12th | 4.6 | ||
| 8 | 1,105 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 | ||
| 9 | 102 students · 9th–12th | 4.3 | ||
| Private Schools 7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Marist Catholic High School
Private
385 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
Show all 16 high schools in Eugene
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 623 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.9 | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Oak Hill School
Private
167 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.9 | ||
| 2 | Bridgeway House
Private
78 students · UG–UG | 6.3 | ||
| 3 | The Little French School
Private
11 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
Schools in Eugene
Eugene, Oregon · 70 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 6 ZIP codes
Median Income
$71,607
Median Home Value
$463,350
Median Rent
$1,395/mo
Population
212,416
College Educated
45%
Homeownership
53%
Avg Commute
19 min
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Community Profile
Eugene has a median household income of $71,607. It is a well-educated community where 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $463,350, with a median rent of $1,395/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.1%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 19 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Oregon
- Elementary
- 40
- Middle
- 10
- High
- 16
- Other
- 4
Resources
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.
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Common questions about schools in Eugene, Oregon
How many schools are in Eugene, Oregon?
Eugene has 70 schools, including 50 public and 20 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Eugene, Oregon?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Eugene is 6.3 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 Eugene, Oregon?
The top-ranked school in Eugene on MySchoolScout is Chinese Language Immersion School with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Eugene, Oregon?
The top-ranked elementary school in Eugene on MySchoolScout is Chinese Language Immersion School with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Eugene, Oregon?
The top-ranked middle school in Eugene on MySchoolScout is Roosevelt Middle School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best high school in Eugene, Oregon?
The top-ranked high school in Eugene on MySchoolScout is Crow High School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
How many school districts serve Eugene, Oregon?
Eugene is served by 4 school districts: Bethel Sd 52, Crow-applegate-lorane Sd 66, Eugene Sd 4j, Marcola Sd 79j.
What is the education level in Eugene, Oregon?
According to Census data, 45% of adults in Eugene have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Eugene, Oregon?
The median household income in Eugene is approximately $71,607 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Eugene, Oregon?
Yes, Eugene has 20 private schools alongside 50 public schools. The top-rated private school is Eugene Waldorf School with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Eugene, Oregon?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Eugene is 15.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Eugene, 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.