| Metric | Adel School District 21 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 12 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 7 | Varies by district |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adel School District 21 (this district) | Not rated | — | 12 |
| Plush School District 18 | 10/10 | 93rd | 8 |
| Lakeview School District 7 | 6/10 | 51st | 752 |
| Paisley School District 11 | 10/10 | 90th | 206 |
About Adel School District 21
Families in zip code 97620 (Adel, Oregon) are assigned to Adel School District 21 for public education through 8th. This overview covers the district’s funding levels, scale, rating, and what to expect from the enrollment process if you’re moving to or within this zip code.
About this district’s rating
Adel School District 21 does not have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating yet. Our ratings rank each district’s state reading and math proficiency against the other districts in Oregon that this site covers, and Adel School District 21 was not part of that comparison when the Oregon ratings were last calculated. That says nothing about its schools’ results — the Oregon state report card publishes them, and families should review it, contact the district and visit schools before making a housing or enrollment decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 97620
Children in zip code 97620 are assigned to Adel School District 21 for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–8th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 97620, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Adel School District 21 at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Oregon districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Adel
For families considering a purchase in the Adel area, district assignment matters financially. Because Adel School District 21 serves zip code 97620, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 97620. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Oregon, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Adel School District 21 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 97620.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Adel School District 21 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 97620 data.