Public schools in Astoria, OR
6 open public schools with an address in Astoria, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,166
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Astoria public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Astoria, OR: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,166 students, an average of 361 per school. The largest campus is Astoria Senior High School (594 students), and the largest elementary school is Lewis & Clark Elementary School (352).
Astoria SD 1 operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Astoria 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 14.6:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 66% 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 Astoria
Elementary schools in Astoria
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astor Elementary School Astoria SD 1 | KG–02 | 342 | 13.7:1 | |
| Hilda Lahti Elementary School Knappa SD 4 | KG–08 | 293 | 14.8:1 | |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School Astoria SD 1 | 03–05 | 352 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in Astoria
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria Middle School Astoria SD 1 | 06–08 | 454 | 19.8:1 |
High schools in Astoria
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria Senior High School Astoria SD 1 | 09–12 | 594 | 17.5:1 | |
| Knappa High School Knappa SD 4 | 09–12 | 131 | 11.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74%
- Hispanic18.2%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Astoria schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,166 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Astoria
How many public schools are in Astoria, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Astoria: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,166 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Astoria?
Schools with an address in Astoria belong to 2 education agencies, led by Astoria SD 1 (4 schools), Knappa SD 4 (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Astoria?
Astoria Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Astoria, with 594 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Astoria?
No school with an address in Astoria 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 Astoria schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Astoria public schools is 14.6:1, 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 Astoria 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