| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scappoose School District 1J | Warren | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 2,223 | 8 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Clatskanie School District 6J | Clatskanie | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 689 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rainier School District 13 | Rainier | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 845 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| St. Helens School District 502 | Columbia City | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 2,829 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Vernonia School District 47J | Vernonia | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 581 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Columbia County compares
Together they enroll 7,167 students across 24 schools. The largest is St. Helens School District 502 with 2,829 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Oregon average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Columbia County, Oregon
Columbia County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Columbia County is Scappoose School District 1J (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Oregon. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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