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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 97051

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Schools

1,038

Students

Top rankedSt Helens Arthur Academy205^th of 706 Oregon elementary schools

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Summary:

The 97051 zip code area in Oregon is home to three elementary schools: McBride Elementary School, Lewis & Clark Elementary School, and St Helens Arthur Academy. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the St Helens School District 502.

Based on the data, St Helens Arthur Academy stands out as the highest-performing school in the area. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. It also has a higher statewide ranking, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, St Helens Arthur Academy has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the other two schools.

In contrast, McBride Elementary and Lewis & Clark Elementary generally score below the district and state averages on tests, with some exceptions. These two schools also have much higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating higher levels of economic disadvantage. Interestingly, St Helens Arthur Academy spends significantly less per student than the district average, suggesting that higher spending does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes. Overall, the data highlights the diversity of school performance within the same zip code area and suggests that alternative school models, such as public charter schools, may be better equipped to serve the needs of students in this community.

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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
McBride Elementary School	Public	K-5	2774 Columbia Blvd	Saint Helens	97051	Columbia County	St Helens School District 502	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 366-7700	452	25	17.9	73.9%	353 (78.1%)	9 (2.0%)	55 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	3 (0.7%)	25 (5.5%)	23.9	555^th of 706 public elementary schools	21.4%		24.9	541^st of 710 public elementary schools	23.8%	14	37.2	30.6	34.8	33.3	21.3	5.8	10.1	$19,381	$1,940	$17,442
St Helens Arthur Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	33035 Pittsburg Rd	Saint Helens	97051	Columbia County	St Helens School District 502	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 366-7030	160	15	11.0	38.1%	128 (80.0%)	2 (1.3%)	18 (11.3%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)	65.3	205^th of 706 public elementary schools	71.0%		52.1	294^th of 710 public elementary schools	58.6%	89	39.1	54.2	61.9	43.5	37.5	42.9	47.6	$5,028	$306	$4,721
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	K-5	111 S 9th St	Saint Helens	97051	Columbia County	St Helens School District 502	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 366-7603	426	25	16.8	72.3%	309 (72.5%)	2 (0.5%)	62 (14.6%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (8.7%)	25.6	540^th of 706 public elementary schools	23.5%		29.7	495^th of 710 public elementary schools	30.3%	45	22.7	25.0	41.8	21.6	32.8	21.7	22.1	$20,303	$1,697	$18,606

Cities Near Zip Code 97051

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Saint Helens	0.77 mi	7	140^th
Columbia City	3.35 mi	1	151^st
Warren	4.19 mi	2
Scappoose	8.18 mi	5	61^st
Vernonia	14.76 mi	3	166^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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