Best Public Schools in Zip Code 97601

The 97601 zip code area of Klamath Falls, Oregon is home to 7 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Klamath Falls City Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 80 out of 140 in Oregon and has a 2-star rating, a few standout schools in the area are performing exceptionally well.

Klamath Union High School ranks 50 out of 268 high schools in the state and has a 4-star rating, with the highest test scores among the high schools in the data set. At the elementary level, Roosevelt Elementary and Pelican Elementary also earn 4-star ratings and consistently outperform district and state averages on standardized tests.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools like Mills Elementary struggling significantly. This may be linked to the high rates of economic disadvantage, as all the schools in the area have free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 80% to over 90%. Targeted interventions and support could be crucial in helping these high-poverty schools improve student outcomes and ensure equitable access to quality education across the 97601 zip code.