Best Public Schools in Zip Code 97434

The 97434 zip code area is home to two schools: Dorena School, an elementary school, and Childs Way Charter School, an alternative school. While the schools serve different student populations, South Lane School District 45J3 oversees both institutions.

Dorena School stands out as a high-performing elementary school, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Oregon elementary schools on the SchoolDigger rankings. The school's strong academic performance is evident in its test scores, with 50% of 3rd graders and 57.1% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better on the OSAS ELA assessments, outperforming both the district and state averages. In Mathematics, 66.7% of 3rd graders and 21.4% of 5th graders scored proficient or better, again exceeding the district and state scores.

While Dorena School spends significantly more per student ($33,095) compared to Childs Way Charter School ($21,617), it also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.5, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. The high free/reduced lunch rate of 71.95% at Dorena School indicates a significant economically disadvantaged student population, making the school's strong academic performance even more noteworthy.