| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Falls School District 4J | Scotts Mills | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 3,661 | 13 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Santiam Canyon School District 129J | Detroit | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 2,617 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Cascade School District 5 | Aumsville | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 2,687 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| St. Paul School District 45 | Saint Paul | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 289 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mount Angel School District 91 | Mount Angel | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 670 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| North Santiam School District 29J | Stayton | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 2,089 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Salem-Keizer School District 24J | Salem | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 39,400 | 65 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Gervais School District 1 | Gervais | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 1,223 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jefferson School District 14J | Jefferson | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 760 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| North Marion School District 15 | Aurora | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 1,679 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Woodburn School District 103 | Woodburn | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 5,264 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Marion County compares
Together they enroll 60,339 students across 118 schools. The largest is Salem-Keizer School District 24J with 39,400 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the Oregon average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Marion County, Oregon
Marion County has 11 public school districts covering 25 zip codes. The top-rated district in Marion County is Silver Falls School District 4J (9/10). 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Marion County, OR?
11 school districts serve zip codes in Marion County, OR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Marion County, OR?
Of the districts serving Marion County, Silver Falls School District 4J has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th percentile among Oregon school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Oregon reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Oregon and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Oregon only, never across state lines.