📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 11 Rated Districts in Marion County, OR
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sherwood School District | Sherwood | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Silver Falls School District 4J | Silverton | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #3 | Cascade School District 5 | Turner | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #4 | St. Paul School District 45 | St Paul | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #5 | Mount Angel School District 91 | Mt Angel | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #6 | North Santiam School District 29J | Stayton | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #7 | Salem-Keizer School District 24J | Salem | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #8 | Gervais School District 1 | Gervais | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #9 | Jefferson School District 14J | Jefferson | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #10 | North Marion School District 15 | Aurora | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #11 | Woodburn School District 103 | Woodburn | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in Marion County, Oregon (2026)
This page lists the 11 public school districts headquartered in Marion County, Oregon that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Oregon, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Marion County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Marion County, Oregon? ▼
Among the 11 rated districts in Marion County, Oregon, the highest-rated is Sherwood School District (Sherwood), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Oregon districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Oregon and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.