Public schools in Coos Bay, OR
10 open public schools with an address in Coos Bay, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,907
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Coos Bay public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Coos Bay, OR: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,907 students, an average of 291 per school. The largest campus is Marshfield Senior High School (798 students), and the largest elementary school is Millicoma School (473).
Coos Bay SD 9 operates the most schools here (9), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 17.4:1, similar to 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.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% 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 Coos Bay
Elementary schools in Coos Bay
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside School Coos Bay SD 9 | KG–02 | 274 | 16.1:1 | |
| Lighthouse Charter School Coos Bay SD 9 · Charter | PK–08 | 203 | 13.7:1 | |
| Madison Elementary School Coos Bay SD 9 | KG–02 | 279 | 17.4:1 | |
| Millicoma School Coos Bay SD 9 | 03–06 | 473 | 18.7:1 | |
| Sunset School Coos Bay SD 9 | 03–06 | 380 | 17.7:1 |
Middle schools in Coos Bay
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Junior High Coos Bay SD 9 | 07–08 | 418 | 20.9:1 |
High schools in Coos Bay
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Academy Coos Bay SD 9 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 46 | 15.3:1 | |
| Marshfield Senior High School Coos Bay SD 9 | 09–12 | 798 | 20.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Coos Bay
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resource Link Charter School Coos Bay SD 9 · Charter | KG–12 | 36 | 14.4:1 | |
| South Coast Online Learning Center South Coast ESD | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.5%
- Hispanic14.8%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial8.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Coos Bay schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,907 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Coos Bay
How many public schools are in Coos Bay, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Coos Bay: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,907 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Coos Bay?
Schools with an address in Coos Bay belong to 2 education agencies, led by Coos Bay SD 9 (9 schools), South Coast ESD (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 Coos Bay?
Marshfield Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Coos Bay, with 798 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Coos Bay?
Yes. 2 of the 10 public schools in Coos Bay are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Lighthouse Charter School, Resource Link Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Coos Bay schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Coos Bay public schools is 17.4:1, similar to 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 Coos Bay 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.
Nearby Oregon cities
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