Public schools in Corvallis, OR
13 open public schools with an address in Corvallis, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,916
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
1
5 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Corvallis public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Corvallis, OR: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,916 students, an average of 455 per school. The largest campus is Corvallis High School (1,273 students), and the largest elementary school is Garfield Elementary School (378).
Every listed school belongs to Corvallis SD 509J. 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 17.1:1, 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 1 charter school, 5 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% 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 Corvallis
Elementary schools in Corvallis
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School Corvallis SD 509J | KG–05 | 342 | 17:1 | |
| Bessie Coleman Elementary School Corvallis SD 509J | KG–05 | 351 | 18.5:1 | |
| Franklin School Corvallis SD 509J | KG–08 | 310 | 20.3:1 | |
| Garfield Elementary School Corvallis SD 509J · Magnet | KG–05 | 378 | 17.1:1 | |
| Inavale Community Partners dba Muddy Creek Charter School Corvallis SD 509J · Charter | KG–05 | 107 | 11:1 | |
| Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School Corvallis SD 509J · Magnet | KG–05 | 225 | 12.2:1 | |
| Letitia Carson Elementary School Corvallis SD 509J | KG–05 | 333 | 17.1:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Corvallis SD 509J · Magnet | KG–05 | 311 | 15.3:1 | |
| Mt View Elementary School Corvallis SD 509J | KG–05 | 211 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in Corvallis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheldelin Middle School Corvallis SD 509J | 06–08 | 488 | 18.2:1 | |
| Linus Pauling Middle School Corvallis SD 509J · Magnet | 06–08 | 712 | 18.3:1 |
High schools in Corvallis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis High School Corvallis SD 509J · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,273 | 23:1 | |
| Crescent Valley High School Corvallis SD 509J | 09–12 | 875 | 23.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64%
- Hispanic18.9%
- Black1.7%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial9.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Corvallis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,916 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Corvallis
How many public schools are in Corvallis, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Corvallis: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,916 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Corvallis?
All listed public schools with an address in Corvallis belong to Corvallis SD 509J. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Corvallis?
Corvallis High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Corvallis, with 1,273 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Corvallis?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Corvallis are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Inavale Community Partners dba Muddy Creek 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 Corvallis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Corvallis public schools is 17.1:1, 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 Corvallis 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