| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberg School District 29J | Dundee | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 4,206 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
| McMinnville School District 40 | Lafayette | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 6,510 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Yamhill-Carlton School District 1 | Carlton | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1,108 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Amity School District 4J | Amity | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 765 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Willamina School District 30J | Willamina | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 887 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Dayton School District 8 | Dayton | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 873 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sheridan School District 48J | Sheridan | Not rated | 947 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Yamhill County compares
Together they enroll 15,296 students across 34 schools. The largest is McMinnville School District 40 with 6,510 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the Oregon average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10. 1 of the 7 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Yamhill County, Oregon
Yamhill County has 7 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Yamhill County is Newberg School District 29J (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 Yamhill County, OR?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Yamhill 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 Yamhill County, OR?
Of the districts serving Yamhill County, Newberg School District 29J has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th 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.