Best Elementary Schools in Applegate, OR

Summary:

The city of Applegate, Oregon is home to a single elementary school, Applegate Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 209 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools (4 out of 5 stars) in 2024-2025 to 563 out of 706 (1 out of 5 stars) in 2022-2023.

Applegate Elementary School's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the district and state averages, with some exceptions in certain grade levels. The school has a relatively small student population of 93 students, with a high percentage of 76.34% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged student population. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, which is lower than the district and state averages.

While Applegate Elementary School's performance has been inconsistent, the school's focus on individualized attention and support for its students may be a strength. However, the academic underperformance and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggest a need for additional resources and strategies to address the specific needs of the school's population and improve overall student outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSAS English Language Arts (2025)			OSAS Mathematics (2025)			OSAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Applegate Elementary School	Public	K-8	14188 Hwy 238	Applegate	97530	Jackson County	Three Rivers/Josephine County School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 846-6280	92	7	13.1	97.8%	77 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.5%)	64.8	209^th of 706 public elementary schools	70.4%		63.9	209^th of 710 public elementary schools	70.6%		36.4	62.5	70.0	27.3	37.5	36.4	43.8	40.0	$20,814	$3,926	$16,888

Cities Near Applegate

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Jacksonville	3.47 mi	2	18^th
Medford	10.69 mi	23	104^th
Williams	11.33 mi	1	5^th
Central Point	12.41 mi	8	118^th
Phoenix	13.41 mi	4	174^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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