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Garibaldi Elementary School

Q: Is Garibaldi Elementary School a good school?

Garibaldi Elementary School ranks 403 rd of 706 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

403^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 706 Oregon Elementary Schools

Better than 43% of Oregon elementary schools

Summary

Garibaldi Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Neah-Kah-Nie School District in Garibaldi, Oregon, with a total enrollment of 107 students. While the district as a whole is ranked 31 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, Garibaldi Elementary School has had a fluctuating ranking and rating, ranging from 1 to 3 stars in recent years and ranking in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools in the most recent school year.

Garibaldi Elementary School's student performance on the OSAS (Oregon Statewide Assessment System) tests has been mixed compared to the district and state averages, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scoring below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the nearby Nehalem Elementary School, which is also part of the Neah-Kah-Nie School District, has consistently ranked higher and maintained a 4-star rating. Additionally, Garibaldi Elementary School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 23.8% to 44.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state's average.

Garibaldi Elementary School has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 52.5% to 58.88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, higher than the state average and the nearby Nehalem Elementary School. The Tillamook-area schools, including South Prairie Elementary and Liberty Elementary, also have high percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting that these challenges may be prevalent in the broader Tillamook region.

115

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$33,001

Per pupil spending ?

85.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

604 Cypress St
Garibaldi, OR 97118

(503) 322-0311

District: Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56

Students who attend Garibaldi Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School
High:	Neah-Kah-Nie High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Two or more races:

7.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 63rd percentile in 2024 → 43rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 63rd-percentile peak (2024) to 43rd (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 16 pts below the Oregon average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg43%

Oregon avg38%

403^rd of 706

Oregon public elementary schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56

31^st of 140Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56 among Oregon districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	38.9	403 of 706	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.7	262 of 710	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.7	375 of 706	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.5	333 of 706	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.5	529 of 705	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.8	538 of 709	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	29.3	519 of 701	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	33.4	480 of 697	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.9	390 of 706	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	27.4	547 of 695	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	67.6	205 of 707	71.0%	★★★★☆
2012	47.7	404 of 730	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.7	461 of 695	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	57.7	306 of 674	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.2	250 of 665	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.8	176 of 655	73.1%	★★★★☆
2007	67.8	182 of 652	72.1%	★★★★☆
2006	58.0	295 of 636	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	51.2	347 of 629	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	32.9	446 of 586	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	36.4	399 of 653	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	71.2	158 of 652	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	67.5	168 of 646	74.0%	★★★★☆
2019	35.8	413 of 621	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.3	432 of 681	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	67.8	144 of 595	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	48.8	329 of 703	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	25.8	500 of 597	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.6	535 of 640	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	30.0	467 of 664	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	13.6	612 of 665	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	40.1	378 of 654	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.3	401 of 623	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	22.1	568 of 680	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2018	56.8	139 of 481	71.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	20.7	574 of 669	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.8	427 of 670	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.8	436 of 656	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.4	413 of 666	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	20.9	563 of 662	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.7	561 of 683	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)76th percentile+29 vs school

Special Education (2018)71st percentile+47 vs school

Female (2025)39th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2025)30th percentile-13 vs school

White (2025)14th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Oregon (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts44%~ state avg

Mathematics30%-6 vs state

Science14%-16 vs state

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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 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Garibaldi Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	604 Cypress St	Garibaldi	97118	Tillamook County	Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 322-0311	115	10	12.0	85.2%	89 (77.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (13.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	8 (7.0%)	38.9	403^rd of 706 public elementary schools	42.9%		56.7	262^nd of 710 public elementary schools	63.1%	141	36.0	50.0	47.6	40.0	27.8	19.0	14.3	$33,001	$1,203	$31,799
Liberty Elementary School	Public	K-1	1700 9th St	Tillamook	97141	Tillamook County	Tillamook School District 9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 842-7501	235	21	11.4	84.7%	139 (59.1%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (33.2%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (4.7%)								(n/a)								$20,457	$2,495	$17,961
Nehalem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	36300 8th St	Nehalem	97131	Tillamook County	Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 355-3650	171	12	14.7	80.7%	129 (75.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	70.4	167^th of 706 public elementary schools	76.3%		81	110^th of 710 public elementary schools	84.5%	57	64.3	56.7	57.1	57.1	43.3	32.1	35.7	$25,987	$788	$25,200
South Prairie Elementary School	Public	2-3	6855 S Prairie Rd	Tillamook	97141	Tillamook County	Tillamook School District 9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 842-8401	287	21	14.0	84.3%	190 (66.2%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (25.1%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	17 (5.9%)								(n/a)	37.2			38.9				$17,974	$2,084	$15,891

Frequently Asked Questions about Garibaldi Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Garibaldi Elementary School?

Students at Garibaldi Elementary School are 77% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Garibaldi Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Garibaldi Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School
High : Neah-Kah-Nie High School

How many students attend Garibaldi Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 115 students attended Garibaldi Elementary School.

Is Garibaldi Elementary School a good school?

Garibaldi Elementary School ranks 403^rd of 706 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Garibaldi Elementary School in?

Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56

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