Best Public Schools in Zip Code 97067

The 97067 zip code is home to two standout schools, Welches Elementary School and Welches Middle School, both part of the highly-ranked Oregon Trail School District 46. These schools consistently outperform district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with Welches Elementary School ranking 122nd out of 706 Oregon elementary schools and Welches Middle School ranking 91st out of 368 Oregon middle schools.

Welches Elementary School boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, with 3rd-5th grade students demonstrating exceptional proficiency in ELA and Math. Welches Middle School also earns a 4-star rating, with 6th-8th grade students excelling in ELA. Both schools benefit from the 5-star rating of the Oregon Trail School District 46, which is ranked 11th out of 140 districts in the state.

While the schools serve a significant population of students from low-income families, as evidenced by the high free and reduced lunch rates, the district's investment in these schools is evident in the higher spending per student at Welches Middle School. However, the high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% at both schools is a concern that warrants further attention and intervention.