For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,210 students in Florence, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Florence, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Florence, OR are Siuslaw Elementary School, Siuslaw High School and Siuslaw Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Florence have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Florence, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Siuslaw Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2221 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2514
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-2514
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Siuslaw High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2975 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-3448
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-3448
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Siuslaw Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-8241
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-8241
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
4859 S Jetty Rd
Florence, OR 97439
(503) 867-0733
Florence, OR 97439
(503) 867-0733
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Florence, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Florence, OR include Siuslaw Elementary School, Siuslaw High School and Siuslaw Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Florence?
4 public schools are located in Florence.
What percentage of students in Florence go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Florence are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Florence include: Siuslaw Elementary School vs. Siuslaw Middle School, Siuslaw Elementary School vs. Siuslaw High School, Siuslaw High School vs. Siuslaw Elementary School
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