Public schools in Ashland, OR
7 open public schools with an address in Ashland, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,321
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Ashland public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Ashland, OR: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,321 students, an average of 332 per school. The largest campus is Ashland High School (877 students), and the largest elementary school is Helman Elementary School (260).
Ashland SD 5 operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Ashland campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 64% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ashland
Elementary schools in Ashland
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellview Elementary School Ashland SD 5 | KG–05 | 248 | 15.4:1 | |
| Helman Elementary School Ashland SD 5 | KG–05 | 260 | 14.8:1 | |
| Pinehurst Elementary School Pinehurst SD 94 | KG–08 | 8 | 8:1 | |
| TRAILS Outdoor School Ashland SD 5 | KG–08 | 157 | 17.3:1 | |
| Walker Elementary School Ashland SD 5 | KG–05 | 242 | 15.9:1 |
Middle schools in Ashland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Middle School Ashland SD 5 | 06–08 | 529 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in Ashland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland High School Ashland SD 5 | 09–12 | 877 | 20.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.2%
- Hispanic12.8%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial10.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Ashland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,321 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ashland
How many public schools are in Ashland, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Ashland: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,321 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ashland?
Schools with an address in Ashland belong to 2 education agencies, led by Ashland SD 5 (6 schools), Pinehurst SD 94 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Ashland?
Ashland High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ashland, with 877 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ashland?
No school with an address in Ashland is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Oregon.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ashland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ashland public schools is 15.9:1, lower than the Oregon school median of 17.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ashland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Oregon cities