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Columbia County Public Schools

Columbia County, Oregon

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

23

public schools

Total Enrollment

6,809

students

School Districts

5

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Columbia County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Oregon; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Columbia County has 5 district entries. Scappoose SD 1J is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 8 listed communities. St Helens has the most listed schools, with 7 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 11 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

23

in Columbia County

Reported Enrollment

6,809

23 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

2

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11
Middle4
High6
Other2

5 School Districts in Columbia County

St Helens SD 502

8 schools
2,757 students

Scappoose SD 1J

8 schools
2,191 students

Rainier SD 13

2 schools
819 students

Clatskanie SD 6J

2 schools
688 students

Vernonia SD 47J

4 schools
565 students

23 Public Schools in Columbia County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 23 matching schools

St Helens High School

St Helens SD 502

St Helens, 97051 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High782 students

Scappoose High School

Scappoose SD 1J

Scappoose, 97056 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High656 students

St Helens Middle School

St Helens SD 502

St Helens, 97051 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle607 students

McBride Elementary School

St Helens SD 502

St Helens, 97051 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary437 students

Hudson Park Elementary School

Rainier SD 13

Rainier, 97048 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–6Primary434 students

Otto Petersen Elementary School

Scappoose SD 1J

Scappoose, 97056 / Town: Fringe

Listed only4–6Middle412 students

Clatskanie Elementary School

Clatskanie SD 6J

Clatskanie, 97016 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–6Primary397 students

Rainier Jr/Sr High School

Rainier SD 13

Rainier, 97048 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only7–12High385 students

Lewis & Clark Elementary School

St Helens SD 502

St Helens, 97051 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary381 students

Grant Watts Elementary School

Scappoose SD 1J

Scappoose, 97056 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–3Primary346 students

Scappoose Middle School

Scappoose SD 1J

Scappoose, 97056 / Town: Fringe

Listed only7–8Middle313 students

Clatskanie Middle/High School

Clatskanie SD 6J

Clatskanie, 97016 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High291 students

Vernonia Elementary School

Vernonia SD 47J

Vernonia, 97064 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary228 students

Columbia City School

St Helens SD 502

Columbia City, 97018 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary195 students

Vernonia High School

Vernonia SD 47J

Vernonia, 97064 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High184 students

St Helens Arthur Academy

St Helens SD 502

St Helens, 97051 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–6Charter162 students

Warren Elementary School

Scappoose SD 1J

Warren, 97053 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–3Primary158 students

Vernonia Middle School

Vernonia SD 47J

Vernonia, 97064 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle123 students

St. Helens Virtual Academy

St Helens SD 502

St Helens, 97051 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–12Virtual108 students

Plymouth High School

St Helens SD 502

St Helens, 97051 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12Alternative85 students

Columbia County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Columbia County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Oregon. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Columbia County public school directory?

The directory lists 23 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Columbia County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Columbia County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Columbia County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Columbia County?

Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Columbia County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Columbia County Education OverviewCounty school score: 33/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.